Trust

Who Can You Trust When Making Risky Choices?

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on December 18, 2020

We are often faced with tricky decisions about which choices are just too risky. Trustworthy friends help us make decisions which match our values.

Imposter Syndrome

Shame, Guilt, and Impostor Syndrome

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on November 20, 2020

When self-doubt is classified as "impostor syndrome," this can trigger feelings of shame or guilt.

Trust

When Distrust Hurts

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on October 29, 2020

Sometimes we can forgive other people for their distrust, but when distrust flows from prejudice, it can be especially painful.

Midlife

Midlife Crisis? Philosophy Can Help

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on March 21, 2018

If life seems tough in your forties, it's worth taking time to reflect.

Imposter Syndrome

Why Can't You Accept a Compliment?

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on March 9, 2018

Why is it so difficult for some people to accept praise for their achievements?

Trust

Trusting Myself This Year

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on December 31, 2017

Why do we return to our failed resolutions year after year? Self-trust can help.

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome and Fear of Failure

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on December 10, 2017

When we feel like the token minority, it's not surprising that we fear being uncovered as a 'fraud.'

Cognition

The Vices of Conspiracy Thinking

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on November 14, 2017

Trying to argue with conspiracy theorists can be distressing. Instead, philosophers suggest we should talk about intellectual character, virtue, and vice.

Friends

Trusting What Disabled People Say

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on September 22, 2017

Why is it sometimes hard to accept what disabled people tell us about their lives, their values, and their experiences?

Trauma

Trauma, Trust, and Time

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on September 3, 2017

When trauma undermines trust, it's hard to see a brighter future.

Marriage

The Irrationality of Marriage

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on August 6, 2017

How can we commit whole-heartedly, when we know divorce is so common?

Motivation

Sticking With Your Goals

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on June 21, 2017

If you're struggling to achieve your goals, try recruiting a little help from your friends.

Ethics and Morality

How to Teach Kids Right From Wrong

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on June 5, 2017

How to help kids tackle tricky situations.

Self-Control

Struggling With Temptation?

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on April 25, 2017

Is it better to battle temptation, or to never be tempted at all?

Trust

How to Be Spontaneous

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on March 24, 2017

Planning for spontaneity seems doomed to fail, but self-trust can help you have more fun.

Friends

3 Strategies for Saying 'No'

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on February 28, 2017

At work and at home, 'yes' can get us into trouble.

Deception

Not Exactly a Lie, But...

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on January 13, 2017

Why do we try to avoid lying, when we so often deceive by other means?

Relationships

Gifts and Burdens

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on December 22, 2016

Why is it so difficult to get it right?

Media

Why Are We So Divided?

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on November 18, 2016

Sometimes we prefer not to know about the problems faced by other people.

Trust

But I Didn't Mean to Let You Down!

Katherine Hawley Ph.D. on October 20, 2016

When we are over-committed, at work or at home, we can become untrustworthy despite our best intentions.