Real Talk w/ Dr. Gregory A. Thomas

  We all  tell lies  occasionally. The average person tells two lies a day.   However, some people tell several lies a day as a way of coping with various social situations. Compulsive liars are people who have very little control over their tendency to use lying as a coping skill, says Aimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist. “They may lie to manage social situations or meet their own psychological needs of safety, security, or belonging.” For instance, a compulsive liar may tell a quick lie to avoid discomfort or make up something to make them seem more desirable, says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, and professor at Yeshiva University. “There are usually themes in their lies, such as: they are heroic, they have a lot of accomplishments, or they are deserving of sympathy.” We asked the experts how to deal with compulsive liars and they recommended encouraging the person to get professional help, while also setting bound...

  Forgiveness is often defined as a deliberate decision to let go of   feelings of anger , resentment, and retribution toward someone who you believe has wronged you. However, while you may be quite generous in your ability to   forgive others , you may be much harder on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes, but learning how to learn from these errors, let go, move on, and forgive yourself is important for  mental health  and  well-being .  Discovery why self-forgiveness can be beneficial and explore some steps that may help you learn how to forgive yourself. Learning How to Forgive Yourself Self-forgiveness is not about letting yourself off the hook, nor is it a sign of weakness. The act of forgiveness, whether you are forgiving yourself or someone who has wronged you, does not suggest that you are condoning the behavior. To forgive yourself, you should: Understand your emotions Accept responsibility for what happened Treat yourself with kindness an...

  More than 5 million businesses were launched in the US in 2024.  They joined the millions of existing organisations that already power our economy. Some of these many businesses will fail, but many others will succeed, with some becoming giants and major household names. But what is it that makes the difference between a business that succeeds and one that doesn’t, and how can you ensure your business is in the winning circle? Read on to discover all you need to know about operating a successful business.   How do you define ‘success’ You hear the term ‘successful business’ quite a lot, but what does that mean? For many people, it means a  business that makes strong profits and for the owners, delivers wealth and a good lifestyle. However, the truth is, ‘success’ in business can mean many things: It could mean delivering ground-breaking innovation and creating revolutionary products and services. Or it may mean giving your customers the best customer...