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An Antidote for Pathological People-Pleasing
John Templeton famously said, "It’s nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice."
Science backs this up. Nice people live longer, they...
What Makes a Good Doctor?
“I don’t care if she’s nice. I just care that she’s the best.” My patient’s internist was retiring and he was eager to find a...
What You and Leonardo da Vinci Have in Common
I have always thought of creativity as something you are either born with or not. Without disclosing too much, I didn’t win any awards...
Help! Climate Change Is Stressing Me Out
The health of the planet is deeply connected to our mental health. While people who are directly affected by environmental disasters and climate change...
I Want It And I Want It Now
Patience may be a virtue but it’s wearing thin. A study of over 2000 British adults confirmed what most of us already know, we...
