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...
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...
Do You Have a Ghost Life?
Do you ever wonder about your unlived life? Do you ever wonder about the life you might have had? I have a patient, S,...
What Are the Three Key Ingredients of a Good Day?
I recently came across a paper outlining the three key ingredients to a day well spent:
1. Do Something Alone
Such as reading, listening to music,...
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...