Psyche | on the human condition
Caregiving is the highest form of love in this powerful family portrait. Directed by William D Caballero. MORE. Psyche is a digital magazine from Aeon Media that illuminates the human …
The virtue of honesty requires more than just telling the truth
Dec 13, 2021 · There is little controversy that honesty is a virtue. It is an excellence of character. It also promotes trust, fosters healthy relationships, strengthens organisations and societies, …
When a tricky task makes your brain hurt, here’s what to do
Nov 9, 2021 · The everyday equivalent to this task would be something like keeping a shopping list in your mind as you walk through a grocery store. Here, you must remember the items you …
How to know what you really want | Psyche Guides
Dec 15, 2021 · Desire is a social process – it’s mimetic. As the social theorist René Girard observed, our desires don’t come from within; rather, we mimic what other people want. …
How to make a difficult decision | Psyche Guides
Jan 5, 2022 · It can be tempting to kick a difficult decision down the road – but that itself is actually a decision, and probably the wrong one. Identify the parts of yourself that want …
How to overcome a fear of heights | Psyche Guides
Apr 14, 2024 · Key points – How to overcome a fear of heights. Recognise and understand the symptoms of anxiety. Understanding the body’s fight-or-flight response will help you recognise …
How to stop overthinking | Psyche Guides
May 31, 2023 · After the 10 seconds is up, switch your focus to another of your chosen sounds. After two minutes, repeat the exercise, but switching more quickly between the sounds – now …
How to motivate yourself to change | Psyche Guides
Jan 21, 2024 · Use ‘evocation’ exercises to prioritise your concerns and reflect on how the changes you hope to make will help you live according to your values. Build confidence. …
How to deal with being bullied at work | Psyche Guides
Jan 24, 2024 · Key points – How to deal with being bullied at work. 1. Workplace bullying is a common experience that takes many forms. If you are repeatedly targeted by unwanted, …
How to not fear your death | Psyche Guides
Aug 19, 2020 · Learn more. Epicurus’ argument against the fear of death has been challenged far and wide. Perhaps the best-known counterpoint in modern times comes from Nagel, in his …