How Psychobabble Is Ruining Our Relationships
Sarah sits across from me, visibly frustrated. "I've been setting boundaries with my mom like everyone says I should," she explains, "but now she...
I’m Not Anti-therapy. I Am Anti-therapy Culture.
If you live in New York City, it is not unusual to meet someone who has been in talk therapy for over a decade....
The Confidence Paradox
There are plenty of reasons to want to boost one’s confidence. Confident people have better relationships and are more likely to get ahead at work and achieve more academically....
The Midyear Plot Twist: Why Your “Imperfect” Progress Is More Than Enough
Today we hit the year's exact midpoint — 182 days behind us, 182 days ahead. As Melissa Kirsch writes in The New York Times, July 2nd...
How to Support a Friend Who Is Having a Hard Time
What is the best way to support a friend in need? According to research, this may be the wrong question. Simply showing up and expressing...
It’s Time to Stop Fixating on Your Feelings
Take a moment and think about your right big toe.
Focus on it. Straighten it. Wiggle it.
Now ask: how does it feel? Snug in your...