A Simple Rule to Shift Your Perspective
Growing up, I was not allowed to use the word "hate." It was considered a four-letter word in our house. "Dislike" was perfectly fine,...
Aging Without Raging: The Secret Sauce of Longevity
I have a January birthday so aging is on my mind. There is a lot of advice out there about how to live long...
The Secret Sauce of Wellbeing: People, Place, and Purpose
“If you had diabetes, would you take insulin?” This was the question I was trained to ask any patient who was on the fence...
Don’t Let the Pebbles Pummel You
Determining whether a person is clinically depressed is not an arbitrary decision. Psychiatrists follow strict guidelines specified by the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual...
8 Ways to Think Like an Olympian
By definition, all Olympic athletes have extraordinary athletic ability combined with mastery of a physical talent and skill. But what does it take to win? Research...
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"...