Yes, You Can Cultivate Luck – Here’s How
Why do some people seem to have all the luck? Psychologist Richard Wiseman has been researching this question for most of his career and...
(Don’t) Always Live in the Moment
Whether you are on a hot date or in the middle of a yoga session, by all means, do your best to stay in...
Is Binge-Watching your Favorite TV Show Making You Depressed?
If getting into bed for a marathon session of House of Cards sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday, think again. It...
Instead of Asking “What do I want?” Ask This Instead
What do you want out of life? Every once in a while it is important to reflect upon what you are doing with your...
The Paradox of Horror: Why We Love To Be Afraid
Why do some people love to be afraid? Psychologists tell us we are pleasure-seeking and pain-avoiding creatures and yet many are drawn to scary...
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...