Not Your Mother’s Manners
It is not unusual to hear manners dismissed as artificial or outdated vestiges of a formal and stuffy past. Some argue that manners constrain...
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...
Don’t Let A Single Story Define You: Rewriting Your Past
When I was in training to become a psychiatrist, an old-school mastermind in the field asked the class what I thought was an obvious...
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...
(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...
An Everyday Way to Boost Your Emotional Wellbeing
It's nice to be recognized for being nice, but the emotional benefits of doing something good for someone else abound regardless of whether the...