Ask ‘What’s Strong’ Not ‘What’s Wrong’
The types of questions we ask so often determine the answers we find. Using a flashlight analogy, we have a choice about where we...
WHY “BE YOURSELF” IS TERRIBLE ADVICE
Self-knowledge is tricky business and often misconstrued. For instance, saying, “I know myself, and I don’t like outdoor festivals” is less about self-knowledge and...
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...
Do Masks Mask Emotions?
“I can’t tell if they’re smiling or scowling.”
My patient was voicing her concern about masks interfering with social interactions. She is not alone. A recent survey...
Skinnier & Smarter, Just Hold the Whipped Cream
When I am trying to be “good,” I eat berries for dessert. New research suggests that eating berries BEFORE a meal may be an...
The Experiences That Make People Happiest
We may be creatures of habit but research suggests that the best way to boost our everyday happiness is to shake up our routine....