The route towards leadership is a journey fraught with traps that can entangle you. These traps—subtle, yet powerful—can ...

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One of the most effective ways to prevent political tension is to set boundaries before anyone takes their seat at the table. Setting your boundary doesn’t have to be a formal announcement, but a ...

Whether it's avoiding the news or checking a bank account, adults often deal with uncertainty by switching off and not seeking knowledge – even when that knowledge could be of benefit to us. Now ...

A new survey shows that more people are avoiding the news. Today on “Post Reports,” our media reporter Paul Farhi talks with Elahe Izadi about “news avoiders” – and how the media could respond to this ...

To begin, I beg you to remember that "easier" does not mean "better." "Avoiding stupidity is easier than seeking brilliance" is an interesting quote attributed to businessman Charlie Munger. There’s ...

Everyone goes through difficult times at some point in their lives. Some people face their problems head-on, while others rely on maladaptive coping strategies by avoiding all their problems, even if ...

Have you ever caught yourself looking away when passing a mirror? Hunkering down the walls of a bright hallway for fear of seeing a disturbing reflection? If so, rest assured: you're far from alone.