How to Achieve That Inner Glow
Our mothers may have told us not to judge a book by its cover, but research shows we cannot help it. In fact, according...
Backfire: Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making You Unhappy?
Are you happy?
The moment someone asks you this question, you start analyzing how happy you are. “Am I happy? Am I really happy?” you...
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...
Q & A With Dr. Boardman: How To Mend A Broken Heart
Q: A recent breakup has left me struggling to move on. How do I get to a stronger place besides waiting it out?
Breakups are...
Can You Teach Yourself to Be More Optimistic?
The benefits of optimism cannot be ignored. Optimism is associated with vitality, positive moods, increased well-being, better mental and physical health and less anxiety...
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,...