An Antidote for Pathological People-Pleasing
John Templeton famously said, "It’s nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice."
Science backs this up. Nice people live longer, they...
Stop Making Such a Big Deal About Going Back to School
Every August, the same ritual begins. Parents frantically Google "back-to-school anxiety tips." Schools send home preparation checklists. Mental health experts publish articles about the "inevitable"...
Dessert, Reimagined
“Would you like to see the dessert menu?”
For anyone trying to eat healthy, this seemingly innocent query can seem like an absurd question and...
Change is Possible: A Simple Strategy to Build Resilience
Conventional wisdom holds that people don’t really change. We typecast others and ourselves. “She is an anxious person.” “He is such a grouch.” “I...
Asking Questions Makes You Look Smarter
I learned a lot in medical school. How to prescribe the right antibiotic to combat a bacterial infection, how to approach a combative patient,...
7 Habits That Can Cut the Risk of Depression in Half
“We are what we repeatedly do.”
—Aristotle
Your answers to these seven questions have serious implications for your mental health:
Do you get between 7 and...