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The Red Pill: Why many men are dispirited

Last night, I saw a pre-release screening of the movie, The Red Pill . It was created by self-described fervent feminist filmmaker Cassie Jaye, who planned on it being a hit piece on the men's movement. The film and the audience's reactions afterwards made it one of my life's more memorable experiences. I describe it in my PsychologyToday.com article today.

Relationships Can Reduce Stress’s Effects

It’s long been argued that good relationships can buffer stress and facilitate physical health. U.S.C. Ph.D. student Kelly Miller’s research is strengthening that case.

She’s the winner of the 2016 Davison Award for Excellence in Science-Based Clinical Practice and recipient of a five-year National Science Foundation Fellowship. Pacific Standard named her one of “Thirty Top Thinkers Under 30.”

She is the first of my PsychologyToday.com Up-and-Comer interviews.

Supporting a "Loser"

The Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908 and I imagine more people are rooting for them in Game 7 because of that. 
In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I explore why we do, should, and shouldn't support the Cubs, Woody Allens, etc. in our real lives.

The Power of Silence

In conversation, we underestimate the power of silence. In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I offer examples, both in one's work and personal life.

When Is Ignorance Bliss? When do you really want the information?

When is ignorance bliss?  In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I ask a number of questions that may help you live the life you want to live.

Under-Noticed Sensations

Many people tend to focus on what's on their mind: their thoughts and feelings. Yet there's another side of existence that may deserve more attention: sensations.

Of course, we all notice obviously powerful sensations., for example, the sight of an exceptionally beautiful flower, great music, or a lover's touch. But there are sensations that may be under-noticed.

My PsychologyToday.com article today lists a few each for sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.

Countering Isolation at Work

Ever more people work at home. And many of them appreciate the fewer distractions, no time-wasting commute, and not having to get into a work get-up every day.

But some of my clients who work alone feel isolated. Fortunately, there are mitigators. Frankly, most of these suggestions are just common sense but a number of my clients told me they hadn't thought of them, so I figure it's worth a blog post. Of course, this is an incomplete list but if nothing appeals, maybe it will trigger your own ideas. 

It's my PsychologyToday.com article today.

11 Sayings That Reduce Your Credibility

How would you feel about a person who chirped, "Happy Friday!" Many people would think a bit less of him or her.

Indeed, many sayings risk lowering your credibility. In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I offer 10 others you should think twice before saying.

The Role of the Parent, Caregiver, and Teacher in Young Children

What’s the role of the parent, the caregiver, and the teacher with young children?

Alison Gopnik has spent her life exploring that both from a psychologist’s and philosopher’s perspective. She is Professor of Psychology and Affiliate Professor in Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. She was ranked among the most influential psychologists working today:  Her newest book is The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children.

She is my PsychologyToday.com The Eminents interview today. 

Tools of Influence: Excerpts from influential speeches that demonstrate powerful rhetorical devices

I’ve made bites at the how-to-persuade-apple. For example, here, I offer general advice, and here , I offer feedback on a job application letter.
 
In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I offer another approach. From 200 of the most influential speeches of modern times, I selected 11 excerpts that brilliantly illustrate a powerful rhetorical device.