Out to Dinner: The Art of the Order
Ordering dinner at a restaurant seems like a relatively straightforward process. You look over the menu, listen to the waiter pitch specials and make a decision. You order.
Not so fast. Research in psychology reveals...
Master The Art of Small Talk
Over the next few weeks, many will be attending family gatherings and holiday parties for the first time in two years. Concern about rusty social skills is amplifying anxiety. “I don’t know how to...
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 anxiety, sadness and helplessness. People who were glued to coverage...
Stay Connected While Keeping Your Distance
As a psychiatrist, I recognize how valuable everyday interactions are for mental health. We are deeply social creatures who need others as much as we need air to breathe. Studies show that frequent positive...
What You and Leonardo da Vinci Have in Common
I have always thought of creativity as something you are either born with or not. Without disclosing too much, I didn’t win any awards in art class. But research tells a different story. A...
Don’t Keep Gratitude To Yourself
Many people keep gratitude to themselves. They feel it but don’t express it. Like you, they assume the other person already knows how much they are appreciated or they worry about finding the right...