Turning Down Self-Damaging “Invitations”
Other people can send us negative, hurtful, or demeaning “invitations” to feel badly about ourselves, but it’s up to us to decide whether or not we’ll accept those kinds of invitations.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life Articles in April, 2016
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in April, 2016.
Brutal Self-Criticizers: Bullies Unto Themselves
Taken too far, self scrutiny ceases to be a route to becoming a better person and turns into something else — bullying — which can be every bit as damaging when we do it to ourselves as when we do it to others.
The Emerging Science of Sound Decision Making
How many times have you questioned yourself about a choice you made? After making what turns out to be a bad decision, do you scratch your head and wonder, “What ever was I thinking?”
Can a “Grandiose” Narcissist Ever Be Truly Sorry?
Clinicians are increasingly coming to the view that a lack of empathy means some narcissists find it difficult if not impossible to be genuinely remorseful.