Here Is One Thing You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Stress and Boost...

What is something you already do more than 20,000 times a day that could help you feel calmer and more vital if you did it more deliberately? Answer: Breathe. Most of us don’t pay much attention...

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 found that more than half of adults don’t believe they...

Resilience Is the Norm, Not the Exception 

A few days ago, my 12-year-old daughter showed me a video montage she made filled with photos of her and her friends hugging, dancing, and laughing -- all the things 12-year-old girls love doing...

See the World Without Leaving Your House

Here are some of my favorite resources that keep me engaged, active, and connected while social distancing.     Culture Tours and Shows Virtual Museum Tours—Visit and tour over 1,000 museums from the comfort of your couch, where...

Yes, Just 10 Minutes a Day Can Turn Your Life Around

Consider the following experiment: researchers asked employees of an outpatient family practice clinic – nurses, assistants, and receptionists – to complete an online “survey” at the end of each workday. They were unaware of...

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...