Self-improvement

A psychologist shares the 7 signs of a narcissistic father or mother: ‘It’s a toxic way to increase your kids’
Excellent parenting involves empathy, compassion and the willingness to make some of your requires secondary — basically, lots of of the characteristics that you would not come across in a narcissist. But as a psychologist who research the impacts of narcissism in family members associations, I have seen that numerous narcissist characteristics, these types of […]
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The big difference involving ‘rich’ and ‘wealthy,’ in accordance to New York Instances ‘Wealth Matters’ columnist
When Paul Sullivan was employed to publish his “Wealth Issues” column in The New York Times 13 several years ago, Americans’ interactions with prosperity and rich individuals had been undergoing a speedy change. “When I interviewed for the occupation in 2008, it was the working day Bear Stearns collapsed. I was informed I could develop […]
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I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults—here are 4 things they never did when their kids were young
As parents, we hear a lot about the things we should do with our kids. But it’s also important to flip that around and consider what we shouldn’t do. As I researched and wrote my book, “Raising an Entrepreneur,” I interviewed 70 parents who raised highly successful adults about how they helped their children achieve their dreams. Despite […]
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A doctor shares the one stretch he does every day to prevent lower back pain: ‘Ease your flare-ups’
Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. People with physically demanding jobs or who have poor health are among the commonly afflicted, but those who sit for long periods most of the day are also at high risk. I’ve experienced this firsthand. In my early-30s, I injured my lower back […]
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A fitness trainer shares the 5 exercises she does every day to ‘look and feel younger’
We can’t turn back the clock as we age, but we can tailor our workouts to improve our quality of life and ability to do everyday activities. The secret? Strength training. Strength training keeps our muscles and joints healthy and limber, which becomes increasingly important as we get older because we lose muscle mass and […]
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People who are ‘incredibly good’ at catching liars ‘on the spot’ do these 6 things, say top psychologists
Humans have been trying to master lie detection for thousands of years — and failing miserably. In fact, polygraphs aren’t reliable. With as little as 15 minutes of training, people have been able to consistently beat the test. The U.S. National Academy of Sciences has even said that “the Federal government should not rely on […]
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Harvard-trained parenting expert: Fathers who do these 8 things are more likely to raise confident, strong-minded daughters
As a Harvard-educated school counselor and parenting coach, I encounter many fathers who feel lost and out-of-touch when it comes to raising daughters. They often wonder if they should just sit on the sidelines. That’s why I’ve spent much of my career helping fathers improve their communication skills, maximize their parental impact, and raise smart, […]
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A 67-year-old who ‘un-retired’ shares the biggest retirement challenge ‘that no one talks about’
In 2007, at age 52, I was forced to retire overnight. An MRI had revealed a tumor, the size of a large eggplant, sitting on my pelvis. In 98% of these cases, my oncologist told me, bone tumors are secondary cancer. He estimated that I had about six months to live. But after two successful […]
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I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful kids—here are the 4 hard parenting rules that make them different
What is a parent’s role in raising smart, confident and successful children? What matters? What doesn’t? Though I am the mother of two happy and driven entrepreneurial sons, these are questions I never thought to ask. Looking back, I would have loved to have read stories about how entrepreneurs had grown up — not just […]
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6 things this immunologist does every night to sleep better and boost her immune system: ‘Exercising isn’t enough’
More than two years after the emergence of a pandemic, we’re still struggling with outbreaks of Covid-19 — and that means building and maintaining a strong immune system should be a top priority. As an immunologist and functional medicine doctor, I always remind my patients that while genetics, diet and exercise all play a role […]
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