What Are the Three Key Ingredients of a Good Day?

I recently came across a paper outlining the three key ingredients to a day well spent: 1. Do Something Alone Such as reading, listening to music,...

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...

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....

Do You Talk Too Much?

I may listen for a living but, like most people, I can become a Chatty Cathy very quickly. Talking a lot is tempting but...

The Power of Inspiration

Can a role model really make a difference? Absolutely. Having someone to look up to who models positive behavior builds resilience. Studies show that adolescents with...

Why Chasing Happiness Can Make You Unhappy

We are constantly reminded of the benefits of being happy: Happy people are more successful, have better sex, have more friends, have better bodies—the...