Just Do It: A Counterintuitive Approach to Feeling Good
As a psychiatrist I spent years trying to change how people think. I thought if I could help them become more open-minded, less judgmental...
Seeing Green…With Creativity
The next time you need a boost of creativity, whether embarking on a creative project or struggling to solve a problem big or small,...
The Science-Backed Power of Clothes
When I was a little girl, I loved playing dress-up. It didn’t take much. A red napkin magically became a superhero’s cape, and I...
Too Cute to Resist: How Design Influences Behavior
Do cute products sell better? To explore this question, researchers measured the effect of cute, playful and whimsical products on consumption and indulgence.
Test participants...
Feeling Down Post-Election? Tap into Your Resilience Reserves
Since Tuesday, I have heard from patients, friends, and co-workers who are having a difficult time processing the outcome of the election. While I...
No More Howling At The Moon: A Popular Myth Debunked
Ideas about the moon’s influence on human beings are ancient and widespread, so much so that even a majority of health professionals consider lunar...