Is Relaxing Overrated?

The media, physicians, and respected authorities on health and wellness wag their well-meaning fingers telling us to take it easy. They inform us that...

How to Cool Down in the Heat of the Moment

In the heat of the moment, one of the worst things to do is what people normally do--immerse themselves in their emotions and focus...

Is Your Tiny Screen Bad for Your Self-Esteem?

There are a thousand reasons to put down your cell phone. Not only does it lead to smartphone face (the saggy jowls plastic surgeons...

Throw Money At It

“There just isn’t enough time in the day,” explained Jennifer, a new patient. Jennifer had initially come to see me because of a conflict...

What Can You Control?

Let go of the things that are beyond your control and focus on these instead: 1. Your Attention Think of your attention as a flashlight....

Backfire: Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making You Unhappy?

Are you happy? The moment someone asks you this question, you start analyzing how happy you are.  “Am I happy? Am I really happy?” you...