“Sorry Syndrome”: Do You Apologize for the Rain?
When someone steps on my foot, I am the first to say, “I’m sorry.” I apologize for the weather, for terrible traffic, the long...
Is It Too Late For Change?
“People don’t change.” I remember hearing this from one of my professors in medical school. His comment went hand in hand with everything I...
The Bright Side of Your Bad Mood
In addition to being annoying, being told to be happy all the time actually backfires. As a society, we have become increasingly intolerant of...
Can Music Make You a Better Person
Psychologists, social scientists and even ancient philosophers have long theorized that music has the power to change our lives. None of them, however, has...
12 Proven Strategies for Outsmarting Stress
Doctors keep telling us to get rid of the stress in our lives but, for most of us, this is an unrealistic option. Unless...
Reality Check: Who Are You & What Are You Doing?
Who has time to think about the “big questions” in life? Most people I know are too busy and overwhelmed these days with the...