Grit and Bear It

Grit and Bear It Curated by Amy L Sheinberg, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Curated actionable, practical, digestible and science-backed advice.

This page is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for psychological advice, diagnoses, or treatment. For more information about Amy Sheinberg, Ph.D. go to her website at www.amysheinbergphd.com.

There is certainly nothing wrong with a little rest. Some is, of course, essential for health and happiness. “But that i...
09/06/2025

There is certainly nothing wrong with a little rest. Some is, of course, essential for health and happiness. “But that is not the only avenue to becoming recovered,” Sonnentag stresses.

I just got back from a beach vacation and still feel beat. Psychologists suggest I should have tried a skillcation instead.

He points out that by sacrificing this much time each day, young people are forced to forego other important development...
09/05/2025

He points out that by sacrificing this much time each day, young people are forced to forego other important developmental activities such as socializing, enjoying nature, hobbies, and even sleep.

Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D., delves into the adverse effects of substantial video game and social media use among youth, highlighting how excessive use, ranging fr...

A Revived Focus on an Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism
09/05/2025

A Revived Focus on an Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism

Studies over the last decade of acetaminophen use in pregnancy — including a recent scientific review — have yielded mixed results but have not found a causal connection.

There is so much about this story that is deeply upsetting that it’s overwhelming. Here are some bullet points of some o...
09/05/2025

There is so much about this story that is deeply upsetting that it’s overwhelming. Here are some bullet points of some of the many troubling points in this case:

You might have heard about the tragic su***de of 16‑year‑old Adam Raine, who was talking with ChatGPT for up to four hours a day. His parents filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on August 26, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court. In this blog we talk about the imm...

How Has Being Perpetually Single Affected Your Life?
09/05/2025

How Has Being Perpetually Single Affected Your Life?

We want to hear from women over the age of 30 who feel as if they have not yet had a meaningful relationship for a New York Times Magazine feature.

How Your Social Status Shapes Your Views on Inequality
09/05/2025

How Your Social Status Shapes Your Views on Inequality

Where you think you are in society (not where you actually are) matters for how you think about inequality and redistribution policies.

In the opening shot of the music video for “Throw Some Ass,” the camera scans a clinical white sign: “Sofi Tukker Center...
09/05/2025

In the opening shot of the music video for “Throw Some Ass,” the camera scans a clinical white sign: “Sofi Tukker Center for Asses That Don’t Move Good.” Inside the mock hospital, a heart monitor flatlines—until the beat drops. Suddenly, the music video erupts into a NSFW riot of sensual movement.

Can shaking your ass rewire your brain? For one artist in chronic pain, it did. Explore the science behind movement and pain relief.

The Redness and Itching Wouldn’t Stop. Then Things Got Dangerous.
09/05/2025

The Redness and Itching Wouldn’t Stop. Then Things Got Dangerous.

As a rash spread across the young woman’s face and body, doctors raced to figure out why.

But beliefs are not absolute truths. They are tools that exist on a spectrum between fact and faith.
09/05/2025

But beliefs are not absolute truths. They are tools that exist on a spectrum between fact and faith.

Tap into the power of belief to break through fear, unlock potential, and achieve what others say you can’t.

In 2006, U.S. Team freestyle skier Michelle Roark zoomed down the slope at her first Olympics, conquering hilly terrain ...
09/05/2025

In 2006, U.S. Team freestyle skier Michelle Roark zoomed down the slope at her first Olympics, conquering hilly terrain that not even a 4×4 could handle. At 31 years old, she was much older than the average Olympic freestyle skier. She had fought through massive obstacles for half her life to get there.

Tap into the power of belief to break through fear, unlock potential, and achieve what others say you can’t.

Imagine this: You walk into work on a normal Tuesday, coffee in hand, only to be called into an emergency all-hands meet...
09/04/2025

Imagine this: You walk into work on a normal Tuesday, coffee in hand, only to be called into an emergency all-hands meeting. Your division is being dissolved in an instant, everything changes.

Struggling with sudden life changes? Learn how acceptance and commitment therapy, behavioral science, and core values can help you.

“When praise for children is focused on results, children fare worse than when praise is focused on the good qualities t...
09/04/2025

“When praise for children is focused on results, children fare worse than when praise is focused on the good qualities the child displayed in attempting to succeed.”

How a child is praised can unlock future success or unintentionally hold them back. Choosing the right praise matters more than most people realize.

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