Walk This Way: The Psychology of Shoes

While scholars and orthopedic surgeons alike may roll their eyeballs at a pair of hair-covered Gucci slides or one of Fashion Week’s towering Ziggy Stardust platforms, the science is in. Shoes matter. Researchers at the...

Do “Perfect” People Annoy You?

For all those who live in fear of making a mistake, take heart. Kevan Lee explains: “Those who never make mistakes are perceived as less likeable than those who commit the occasional faux pas. Messing...

HOW TO SAVE FACE AFTER A MELTDOWN AT WORK

Have you ever lost it in front of your boss? Or had a meltdown in front of colleagues? Few of us haven’t. Here is some game-changing advice for regaining composure — and respect in...

6 Tips to Survive the End-of-Summer Blues

My son once described August as the Sunday of the summer. The thought of homework, going to bed early, and having to wear shoes again made him shudder. When a back-to-school commercial played on...

The Best Way to Get Through a Tough Day

Whenever I had a really demanding day at work, my instinct was always to power through it.  Other than a quick bite at my desk for lunch I never took any breaks and I...

Realistic Resolutions That Will Actually Stick

Full disclosure: New Year's resolutions are the bane of my January-February existence. In theory, they are a wonderfully positive chance to turn over a new leaf — to try to get more sleep, exercise...