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...

Does Appearance Matter?

It was junior year of high school when I discovered the boy I had a crush on had a crush on someone else. Heartbroken,...

8 Strategies to Outsmart the Sunday Blues

If Sundays make you sad, you are not alone. According to a survey, seventy-six percent of Americans dread the end of the weekend. Sunday evenings...

“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...

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...

Stop Telling People What to Do: Try This Game-Changing Strategy Instead

Stop telling me what to do! How many arguments grow out of this rebellious sentiment? Nobody likes to be bossed around. Most of us want...