7 Ways Cognitive Distortion May Be Bending You Out of Shape

"My depression had grown on me as that vine had conquered the oak; a sucking thing that had wrapped itself around me, ugly and...

A Case for Sweeping Negative Emotions Under the Rug

Suppressing negative thoughts might improve mental health. This isn’t a typo. Nor is it a lingering belief from my WASPY upbringing. It’s the findings of a new...

The Problem With Free Food at the Office

The old saying tells us that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. Many companies are applying this theory to win...

Are You a Windbag? 5 Ways to Avoid Being a Know-it-All

“You should speak to an expert.” This is the standard advice we dole out whenever anyone has a problem or a question. But is...

Bright Spots: How to Fix Any Problem

When Save the Children was invited into Vietnam to fight malnutrition, they asked an employee, Jerry Sternin, to open the office. It was a serious challenge....

Your Partner Doesn’t Need to Be Your Best Friend

"My goal is to marry my best friend," explained the young woman in my office. I have heard a version of this many times....