narcissism

Stop Hating Yourself Once and For All

Recently, we’ve called attention to the question of whether narcissism is an epidemic in our... >>

Are You a Narcissist?: InfoGraphic

Ever wonder if you or someone in your life is a diagnosable narcissist? Well, try... >>

Do You Confuse Admiration with Love? Tales of a Covert Narcissist

Written by an Anonymous PsychAlive Contributer A reader who commented on the article “Narcissistic Relationships:... >>

How Negative Thoughts Are Ruining Your Life

Last year, a study of more than 30,000 people revealed that harping on negative life events (particularly... >>

4 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself

Last month, a video of Jim Carrey giving an inspiring commencement address went viral, gaining more than... >>

The Societal Obsession with Selfies (and What’s Wrong With It)

We all have that friend(s) who we follow on social media sites who constantly posts... >>

The Importance of Self-Worth

The dictionary defines self-worth as “the sense of one’s own value or worth as a... >>

VIDEO: Dr. Kirk Schneider on Psychological and Cultural Polarization

Watch an excerpt from PsychAlive’s interview with Dr. Kirk Schneider. Dr. Kirk Schneider, author of... >>

The Problem with Overpraising Children

Research has shown that there are positive effects of praising children, but it depends on... >>

Why Competitive Feelings Are Good For You

Being competitive can have an ugly connotation in our society. It has become, in some... >>