3 stories tagged #self-concept

  1. Joan Didion's Insight: The Stories We Live By
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    Joan Didion's Insight: The Stories We Live By

    Exploring how narrative shapes identity and mental resilience, transcending mere coping strategies.

    22h ago 2 min read
  2. The Identity Trap: Why We Cling to Outgrown Friendships
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    The Identity Trap: Why We Cling to Outgrown Friendships

    Discover the psychological and identity-based reasons people remain in friendships that have run their course, often mistaking it for loyalty.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. Midlife Grief: The Unspoken Loss Therapists See Most
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    Midlife Grief: The Unspoken Loss Therapists See Most

    US therapists report a consistent, unnamed grief among clients in their forties, centered not on relationships or careers, but on the loss of an imagined future self.

    3mo ago 1 min read