Instead of Asking “What do I want?” Ask This Instead
What do you want out of life? Every once in a while it is important to reflect upon what you are doing with your...
How to Cool Down in the Heat of the Moment
In the heat of the moment, one of the worst things to do is what people normally do--immerse themselves in their emotions and focus...
Why I’m Prescribing a Mediterranean Diet to My Patients
When I was training to become a psychiatrist, I rarely paid attention to what my patients ate. Unless the person had an eating disorder...
“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...
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...
I Want It And I Want It Now
Patience may be a virtue but it’s wearing thin. A study of over 2000 British adults confirmed what most of us already know, we...