How to Spot Incompetent Behaviors at Work, Per a Psychologist Ever worked with someone who confidently oversteps their expertise, yet thrives? Clinical psychologist Claire Petin and researcher Isabelle Barth highlight behaviors like ultracrepidarianism and strategic incompetence, rooted in the Dunning-Kruger effect. These traits, affecting 20% of workplace dynamics per a 2020 Journal of Organizational Behavior … Read more
Excusing Toxic Behavior? 6 Phrases to Stop Saying for Better Mental Health When loved ones act in ways that clash with our values, it’s tempting to make excuses for them, especially in close relationships. Psychiatrist Bobby Banks, in an Instagram post, warns that justifying harmful behavior can erode self-worth. Clinical psychologist Claire Petin and communication … Read more
Gemök: The German Money Method Boosting Happiness and Community Struggling with financial stress? The Gemök method, a German approach to collective money management, could lighten your mental load and enhance well-being. Born in a Göttingen student flat in the 1990s, this system pools incomes into a shared account, fostering transparency and support. Clinical psychologist Claire … Read more
Snooping on Your Partner’s Phone: A Sign of Control, Says Psychologist Checking your partner’s phone to ease doubts or settle an argument might seem harmless, but clinical psychologist Claire Petin warns it’s a serious breach of intimacy. Hélène Bidard, a Paris official, labels it a form of “moral oppression” in a Simone Media video, signaling … Read more
Are You Afraid of Happiness? Understanding Cherophobia and How to Overcome It Happiness is a universal goal, yet for some, it sparks fear—a condition called cherophobia. Psychologist Claire Petin notes that the pressure to be happy can feel like failure, while Alexander Alvarado defines cherophobia as an irrational fear of happiness tied to expecting negative … Read more
Conscious Unbossing: How It Impacts Your Career and Mental Health Feeling overwhelmed by workplace pressure or disconnected from traditional career goals? You’re not alone. A 2025 study by OpinionWay reveals 45% of French employees face psychological distress, driven by individualism, pressure, and lack of recognition. Enter “conscious unbossing,” a trend where Gen Z and Millennials … Read more