Is Subtraction Neglect Adding To Your Anxiety?
According to a study from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, we almost always tend to add something. This is known as subtraction neglect.
“Think about your own work and you...
Do You Spend Most of the Day Sitting?
I go from my desk, to my sofa, to my bed. Repeat.” This is my patient’s description of her daily routine.
With fewer reasons to leave the house, people are spending an unprecedented amount of time on their...
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...