An Antidote for Overthinking
Feelings aren’t facts.
A basic principle of every non-pharmaceutical treatment for depression and anxiety involves putting some distance between oneself and one’s emotions. Psychodynamic therapy,...
Conflict Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
The Good Fight
Call me cynical but I worry whenever I hear a couple say, “we never argue.” Tiptoeing around disagreements might feel good in...
How to Head Off Headline Anxiety
There is increasing scientific evidence that the nonstop barrage of disturbing and infuriating stories impacts mental health. Studies show it can worsen feelings of...
The Benefits of “Non-Exercise” Exercise
If you are feeling stressed out, burned out, or worn out, making a small change in your daily routine might help you feel significantly...
Thinking Positively Won’t Get You Closer to Your Goals
Thinking positive thoughts or wishing for good things to happen is unlikely to lead to constructive change or transformation. As I write about in...
Is Curiosity The Key To A Fulfilling Life?
We are born curious. From birth, babies want to explore their surroundings. The entire industry of baby proofing grows out of an inborn need...