Do You Talk Too Much?
I may listen for a living but, like most people, I can become a Chatty Cathy very quickly. Talking a lot is tempting but it can also be toxic.
An article by Dr. Mark Goulston, provides some...
What Can You Control?
Let go of the things that are beyond your control and focus on these instead:
1. Your Attention
Think of your attention as a flashlight. What do you want to shine it on?
2. Your Actions...
Why Reading Is So Good For You
People increasingly tell me they have a hard time starting a book, let alone finishing one. Reading a book takes time and concentration-two rarities of daily experience.
There are so many competing demands on attention....
How Much Does Happiness Cost?
We know that money can’t buy you happiness. In an effort to understand the link between money and well-being, psychologists Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton’s studies provide valuable insight into how much money is...
Q+A | Whenever I’m in a bad mood, people always tell me to let...
Question:
When I'm in a bad mood, people always tell me I have to let it go. How do I do that?
Answer:
Elsa in the film Frozen is probably the only person who has ever benefitted...
Just Do It: A Counterintuitive Approach to Feeling Good
As a psychiatrist I spent years trying to change how people think. I thought if I could help them become more open-minded, less judgmental or more optimistic, they would be able to initiate the...