(Not So) Famous Last Words

Do people become more grateful when they are asked to reflect upon their own mortality? Studies show that taking time to thinking about one’s...

How to Fall Back in Love

Remember the good old days when you and your partner were madly in love? If those days are a distant memory and you feel...

SMOOTH TALKERS, LISTEN UP

“Speak up,” adults tell their children. From an early age, we’re taught the importance of saying what we think loudly and clearly. The lesson...

Are People Out to Get You?

“Do you ever feel that people are out to get you?” I ask new patients this question. I am trying to assess whether the person...

Learn How to Read Someone Else’s Mind

If you want to improve your ability to read someone else’s mind, stop thinking about yourself. Research shows that engaging with fictional characters through...

How To Be Undefeated…Even In Defeat

“Work, shmerk...” remarked my exasperated client. She rolled her eyes as I tried to explain the value of finding meaningful and inspiring work. She...