Feeling seen feels good — but when approval from others starts shaping your self-worth, it can quietly turn addictive. Psychology explains why compliments, likes, and praise give temporary highs, why ...

Would you describe yourself as a people pleaser? You're not alone. At first glance, it seems like a noble quality—putting others first, being reliable, always saying “yes.” But at what cost? The ...

Psychologist, author and adjunct instructor at Stanford University Caroline Fleck, PhD, has a new book out entitled Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your ...