Fulfillment at Any Age

Sleep

Is Worry Over Your Relationship Keeping You Up at Night?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 23, 2024

A good night’s sleep is crucial to mental and physical health, but for the anxiously attached, new relationship research shows that this can be hard to achieve.

A good night’s sleep is crucial to mental and physical health, but for the anxiously attached, new relationship research shows that this can be hard to achieve.

Relationships

Keep the Sarcasm in Check to Keep Your Relationship Alive

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 20, 2024

The idea that sarcasm is an appropriate humor is not universally shared. New research shows why it's not that smart to be a smart aleck if you want a healthy relationship.

The idea that sarcasm is an appropriate humor is not universally shared. New research shows why it's not that smart to be a smart aleck if you want a healthy relationship.

Relationships

5 Ways to Tell if You, and Your Relationship, Will Grow Over Time

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 16, 2024

Couples in long-term relationships may feel that they’re in a rut. New research provides 5 ways to tell if it’s time to become unstuck.

Couples in long-term relationships may feel that they’re in a rut. New research provides 5 ways to tell if it’s time to become unstuck.

Aging

How Age-Friendly Are the People in Your World?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 13, 2024

Ageism in the media seems to be everywhere, and few hesitate to make jokes about age. New research shows how these attitudes play out in everyday life.

Ageism in the media seems to be everywhere, and few hesitate to make jokes about age. New research shows how these attitudes play out in everyday life.

Narcissism

A New Way to Spot the Hidden Narcissist

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 9, 2024

Being able to spot a narcissist should be relatively easy—or is it? New research on counterproductive behavior shows how to look below the surface for clues you might be missing.

Being able to spot a narcissist should be relatively easy—or is it? New research on counterproductive behavior shows how to look below the surface for clues you might be missing.

Memory

Building Your Life Story, One Memory at a Time

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 6, 2024

The idea of a “reminiscence bump” for memories of youth is well-established. New research shows that taking control of these memories can build your mental health now.

The idea of a “reminiscence bump” for memories of youth is well-established. New research shows that taking control of these memories can build your mental health now.

Relationships

How Playfulness Keeps a Romance Alive

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 2, 2024

Most people think that deep communication is what binds relationships over the long term. New research on romantic partners shows why to add some lightheartedness to the equation.

Most people think that deep communication is what binds relationships over the long term. New research on romantic partners shows why to add some lightheartedness to the equation.

Memory

What a Dose of Happiness Can Do for Your Mind

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 30, 2024

Having a good memory is definitely an asset in life, particularly as people get older. New research on emotions and forgetting shows how a good mood can build that asset.

Having a good memory is definitely an asset in life, particularly as people get older. New research on emotions and forgetting shows how a good mood can build that asset.

Personality

How Much Does Your Personality Determine Your Genes?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 26, 2024

It’s common to think that your genes determine your personality, but new research shows how the opposite can actually occur, especially for creativity and self-awareness.

It’s common to think that your genes determine your personality, but new research shows how the opposite can actually occur, especially for creativity and self-awareness.

Wisdom

The 7 Do’s and Don’ts for Becoming a Wise Person

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 23, 2024

Defining not only who is wise but also what is wise can prove challenging. The latest approach uses a surprising framework to tackle wisdom as a 7-pronged quality.

Defining not only who is wise but also what is wise can prove challenging. The latest approach uses a surprising framework to tackle wisdom as a 7-pronged quality.

Personality

How Little Life Events Can Have Big Effects on Personality

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 19, 2024

The view that personality remains unchanged in life pervades popular psychology despite evidence to the contrary. A new study shows which types of events have the most impact.

The view that personality remains unchanged in life pervades popular psychology despite evidence to the contrary. A new study shows which types of events have the most impact.

Personality

It's Character—Not Personality—That Gives You a Healthy Life

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 16, 2024

Everyone seeks to live a healthy life, but it may not always seem that possible. New personality research shows the two inner strengths of character that can make it come true.

Everyone seeks to live a healthy life, but it may not always seem that possible. New personality research shows the two inner strengths of character that can make it come true.

Relationships

6 Ways to Deal With People Who Talk Too Much

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 12, 2024

The common dilemma of handling a talkative person can tax even the most tactful. These 6 strategies can help ease the strain with grace while preserving your relationship.

The common dilemma of handling a talkative person can tax even the most tactful. These 6 strategies can help ease the strain with grace while preserving your relationship.

Dark Triad

How to Tell if a Partner Is Hiding a Dark Side

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 9, 2024

People with dark triad traits notoriously lie about themselves. However, are they lying to you? Research shows the 12 ways to detect deception in your romantic partner.

People with dark triad traits notoriously lie about themselves. However, are they lying to you? Research shows the 12 ways to detect deception in your romantic partner.

Relationships

3 Ways to Get a Loved One to Support You During Tough Times

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 5, 2024

When you’re faced with difficult circumstances, your loved one is likely the first you ask for support. A new paper shows the best way to appeal to them and get the help you need.

When you’re faced with difficult circumstances, your loved one is likely the first you ask for support. A new paper shows the best way to appeal to them and get the help you need.

Resilience

7 Ways to Find Your Resilience

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 2, 2024

Figuring out the best way to withstand life's many challenges can leave you puzzled. A new study reveals some surprisingly easy strategies to help you rise above.

Figuring out the best way to withstand life's many challenges can leave you puzzled. A new study reveals some surprisingly easy strategies to help you rise above.

Anxiety

How to Live With Your Aging Face and Not Worry About It

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on February 27, 2024

In a society that values youth and disparages age, it can be difficult to accept time’s inevitable effects. A new study shows the personal toll such attitudes can take.

In a society that values youth and disparages age, it can be difficult to accept time’s inevitable effects. A new study shows the personal toll such attitudes can take.

Relationships

How People Can Bounce Back After a Breakup

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on February 24, 2024

After a close relationship ends, there is a natural tendency to feel sad and regretful. New research shows who’s most likely to move past these feelings.

After a close relationship ends, there is a natural tendency to feel sad and regretful. New research shows who’s most likely to move past these feelings.

Depression

This Is How Your Exercise Can Fight Off Depression

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on February 20, 2024

It’s well known that exercise is good for your body, but might it also be good for your mind? The latest research shows the mood boosts that physical activity can provide.

It’s well known that exercise is good for your body, but might it also be good for your mind? The latest research shows the mood boosts that physical activity can provide.

Narcissism

The Daily Highs and Lows of Narcissistic People

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on February 17, 2024

Narcissism is typically thought of as a stable quality of personality. New research on a narcissist's daily ups and downs tells a different story.

Narcissism is typically thought of as a stable quality of personality. New research on a narcissist's daily ups and downs tells a different story.