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...

Do you have NDD?

According to a recent survey seventy-five percent of children spend less time outside than the average prison inmate. Yes, that means Bernie Madoff gets more...

Sunshine: Cutting-Edge Medicine

For many years, I had a dark and dingy office with a soot-smeared window in a sterile hospital building. It was minimalist, to say...

The Power of Inspiration

Can a role model really make a difference? Absolutely. Having someone to look up to who models positive behavior builds resilience. Studies show that adolescents with...

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...

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...