In BQ10 | THE #PSYCHOLOGY OF A CON • A con artist looks for emotional vulnerabilities & being conned is more about emotions than intelligence. We all have moments of emotional rawness, and are often oblivious to our own blind spots & a #conartist preys on those vulnerabilities!

I'm excited to read the newest issue of The B. Quarterly! I think it is super to get psychology out to the world that shows that it's in everything we do. Everywhere! Furthermore, it's not only for when we feel down. And the editor/founder is fab.;-)

"Often falling out of love reminds us of our changing priorities and the embarrassing ways our love-stricken selves practiced denial and subterfuge." The B. Quarterly BQ9 | Psychology + Lifestyle issuu.com/thebquarterly/… via Issuu

In BQ10 • We spotlight Artist and Illustrator • Mohammad Barrangi Illustration • whose work now has permanent residence British Museum and his first U.S. solo exhibition "The Conference of the Birds" at The Space by ADVOCARTSY in Los Angeles has been extended to end of January 2021. #art

Since emotional neglect can be in tangible, we can doubt our own reality. It can disconnect us from our self. Doubt our gut or what truly is. We rationize our feelings, beat ourselves up, & go back hoping for another result. We may feel we don’t deserve that boundary anyway.

10-year-old: "Every time my teachers ask me a question on Zoom, I completely freeze." Me: "Would it help if they shared what they planned to ask you in advance?" 10-year-old: "Maybe, but how would that keep my screen from freezing?"

Psychology + Lifestyle 🌍🌎🌏 Because there is a little bit of #psychology in everything we do!

In BQ11 | What is our #psychology behind dressing up? We may call it #cosplay now, but in one way or another, people have been wearing #costumes for centuries, across all cultures - but why? Coming in BQ11. 📮Membership 📚📲🎁 TheBQuarterly.com/new-page-1

Difficult choices at The Foodery in Gaslamp Quarter • wanted a cappuccino to go but too many choices not to shop a little! A Downtown #SanDiego favorite spot! ✒ The B. Quarterly

85 Sips Gaslamp Quarter The B. Quarterly San Diego Visit California Can I just have everything? Don’t like making decisions

In BQ10 • We put a spotlight on • #KansasCity Art Institute KCAI • as KC's oldest cultural institution #KCAI has now educated the community for 136 years! Cynthia Malone chats w • Nicolle Ratliff • about the school's future plans & the growing #art scene in #KCMO.

In BQ10 • We take a look at the devastating impact of • SHAME • long term #shame has a lasting negative impact on an individual's #psychology - increasing likelihood of depression, anxiety, self-harm, impulsivity, mood instability & more! Read in BQ10👇🏽 TheBQuarterly.com/new-page

Most of us hold pieces of avoidant, anxious, and secure attachment within us. Just like life, attachment is not always so cut and dry.

We know that getting outside is good for us but 10 years of research has added one more reason: that #listening to nature can improve your overall health. It can decrease stress & pain, improve cognitive performance, enhance mood, and much more. Time to get outdoors! #nature

In BQ11 • Our #KansasCity based Senior Correspondent, Cynthia Malone, takes a dive into curated #datingapps where people know exactly who they want... and takes us along for a closer look! #psychology #lifestyle #print ➡️ Get a membership to get our print 📚 + gifts 🎁 all year!

In BQ12 • We look at • Toxic Positivity • and why it can hurt us! It is unrealistic to attempt #positivity all the time - our #psychology does not work that way. Negative emotions are not only part of life, they are necessary at times. ➡️ Read in BQ12 📚

In 2024, #psychology will play a major role in pointing the way toward a healthier, more just society. Learn more about where the field is heading this year with our 12 Emerging Trends: at.apa.org/zj4

Patterns of behavior speak volumes #psychology