When the World Feels Out of Control, Here Is What You Can Control
Why are we so afraid of COVID-19? It's “the mix of miscalibrated emotion and limited knowledge” explains psychologist David DeSteno. Fear thrives on uncertainty and, at this point, there is so much we don’t know.
How deadly is...
Why Talking to Yourself is a Really Good Idea
People who refer to themselves in the third person are often considered weirdos. If I were to say aloud, “Go Samantha. You can do it!” before lifting a large weight at the gym, fellow...
Not For The Purell-Obsessed
Why do some people get the flu while others get through the entire winter without ever needing a Kleenex? General health, genetics, and environment influence immunity but what else is involved? According to researchers...
How to Better Advocate for Yourself
"While I’m proud of my accomplishments, I have a hard time talking about them. I think it comes off as bragging or false modesty or that I’m “selling” myself. How can I better advocate for myself?"
Self-promotion can be...
You Are Capable of More Than You Think
Whenever anyone wants to make some serious changes in their life, conventional wisdom holds that they should focus on one thing at a time. The thinking goes that you will overdo it if you...
Dessert, Reimagined
“Would you like to see the dessert menu?”
For anyone trying to eat healthy, this seemingly innocent query can seem like an absurd question and a downright hostile provocation. Of course, you would like to...