Ellen Hendriksen

2 months ago | bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com | Michael Kovnat |Ellen Hendriksen

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s never quite enough? That’s the hidden weight of perfectionism, and according to clinical psychologist , it’s a silent epidemic fueled by today’s demanding, hypercritical culture. Ellen is an anxiety specialist at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University.

Jan 15, 2025 | nextbigideaclub.com | Ellen Hendriksen |Lionel Barber |Adam Chandler

Adam Chandler is a journalist. He was formerly a staff writer at The Atlantic and his work has appeared in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, WIRED, and Vox, among many other publications. He is a recurring guest on The History Channel’s The Food That Built America and regularly appears across television and radio, such as on CBS and NPR. American work standards are damaging the well-being of employees, as well as the success of companies.

Jan 12, 2025 | bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com | Mike Pepi |Ellen Hendriksen |Dan Heath |Pico Ayer

Nonfiction lovers rejoice—this is going to be one heck of a year. From technology to climate action, from psychology to the art of storytelling, 2025 is scheduled to bring groundbreaking books from all kinds of fascinating fields. And this particular list only takes us through May! Read on to discover 25 forthcoming books that we can’t wait to read this year. The start of a new year is a great time to lock in a reading habit.

Sep 30, 2024 | qoshe.com | Ellen Hendriksen

Aa Aa Aa - A + Oh, the cringe attack. It happens when we least expect it: in the shower, folding laundry, or doing something equally mindless. Out of the blue, our brains decide to sucker-punch us with a flashbulb memory of an embarrassing moment. For me, it's a physical cringe. Sometimes........ © Psychology Today visit website

Jun 7, 2024 | ellenhendriksen.substack.com | Ellen Hendriksen

Dearest readers, you know all too well that one of my soapboxes is about sharing yourself with others: Share more of yourself! Share some of your mess to be human and relatable! Give people something to work with by letting them in on your life!This is especially important for folks with social anxiety because too often, we feel like sharing any of our life is a burden to others, is boring, or will open us up to criticism.