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...
Feeling Down Post-Election? Tap into Your Resilience Reserves
Since Tuesday, I have heard from patients, friends, and co-workers who are having a difficult time processing the outcome of the election. While I...
Let Them Eat Fruit: A Fast Track to Happiness
Listen to your mother! Eating fruits and vegetables isn’t just good for your physical health, it's good for your mental health, too. There is...
Not Your Mother’s Manners
It is not unusual to hear manners dismissed as artificial or outdated vestiges of a formal and stuffy past. Some argue that manners constrain...
Yes, You Can Cultivate Luck – Here’s How
Why do some people seem to have all the luck? Psychologist Richard Wiseman has been researching this question for most of his career and...
Is Binge-Watching your Favorite TV Show Making You Depressed?
If getting into bed for a marathon session of House of Cards sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday, think again. It...