How to Cut the Risk of Depression in Half
We all know that eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercise is good for our health. A Cambridge University study published in the British...
Parents, Save Your Breath
What’s the best way to motivate a student who lacks motivation?
I frequently encounter parents who ask me this question. Full disclosure, it’s a question...
The Benefits of Diversifying Your Social Portfolio
“Friendship isn’t a big thing — it’s a million little things.” Paulo Coelho.
Mounting evidence shows that tending to our friendships matters as much to...
How Psychobabble Is Ruining Our Relationships
Sarah sits across from me, visibly frustrated. "I've been setting boundaries with my mom like everyone says I should," she explains, "but now she...
Paralyzing Choices
When it comes to choice, most people assume that more is more. Whether we are choosing a doctor, shoes, what to order for dinner...
The Benefits of Being Profoundly Bored
“Only boring people get bored” … I have said this to my kids on countless occasions. Boredom has always been something I eschewed—in my mind,...