…‘‘the uneasy and sometimes all-consuming feeling that you’re missing out – that your peers are doing, in the know about, or ...

At 35, I moved with my family to Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. I was following a new opportunity to lead global diversity and inclusion at a large, multinational company and mentor talented women in ...

Even as someone with multiple solo trips under my belt, I am not going to tell you that you shouldn’t be afraid. Because, of ...

Coronal brain slice showing projections from different visual areas in the cerebral cortex to the ventrolateral geniculate nucleus (vLGN). These pathways are part of the circuit identified as ...

Fear is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s fear of spiders, heights, or public speaking, we’re all scared, occasionally. Entrepreneurs know this feeling well, as fear often seems like a ...

I’m always uncomfortable when I read the term, “overcoming fear,” having spent a good part of my career urging people in dangerous intimate relationships to heed their fear. As a primary protective ...

Children, fear is the main obstacle standing in the way of our success in life. Fear robs us of our ability to harness our ...

Most of us have swallowed a comment, avoided asking a question, or faked agreement to dodge that awful feeling of being judged. The fear of looking or sounding stupid doesn’t come from a lack of ...

Jennifer Aniston revealed her “extreme fear,” which is as relatable as possible. In an interview with Travel + Leisure, the “Friends” star shared her dread for flying and confessed how she depended ...

A few days ago, I wrote a Psychology Today blog post, "Is the Perfectionism Plague Taking a Psychological Toll?" based on a new study about the progressive generational increase of perfectionism among ...

Meet the man who lives with over 1,000 tarantulas — and travels up and down England helping people overcome their fears of creepy crawlies. Aaron Phoenix, 37, began accumulating them in the summer of ...

Becoming a parent can raise many questions and doubts about your abilities. You might worry about making the wrong choices, handling challenges, or knowing what’s best for your child. These feelings ...