Stuck in A Rut? 5 Ways to Dig Yourself Out

“Are you really a psychiatrist? Well then, can I ask you a question?” I often find myself in a situation like this in which...

If They Only Knew: 6 Ways to Overcome Impostor Syndrome

I am a total fraud and everyone is about to find out. If you’ve ever felt this way, you are familiar with imposter syndrome. Imposter...

How Much Does Happiness Cost?

We know that money can’t buy you happiness. In an effort to understand the link between money and well-being, psychologists Elizabeth Dunn and Michael...

It is What It is? Or is It?

"It is what it is.” This hackneyed phrase is on repeat in your head and odds are, you don’t even know it. We rarely...

Is it All in Your Head?

“Is it all my head?” Patients ask me this question all the time. Perception is powerful. What you focus on shapes what you experience. Here...

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...