Do You Really Know What Other People Think About You?

“My friends and employees know me to be a humble guy,” explained my patient “John.” He was astonished to later learn that a number...

Did Your Mother Ever Tell You To Sit Up Straight?

Did your mother ever tell you to sit up straight? Yet again, she was right. In addition to making you look more attractive, feel...

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...

How Our Minds Shape Reality

“Ow… Ow… That hurts soooo much… Ow…” My patient was literally howling in pain. It was the middle of the night and I was the...

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...

8 Counterintuitive Strategies for a Happier Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Here are a few tips to help you and your family keep the peace and make the most...