Lean Into Your Mistakes
For many of us, rationalizing what went wrong in the wake of a failure or disappointment is a common response. It protects us from dealing with unpleasant emotions and feeling badly about ourselves. A...
Does Chilling Out Stress You Out?
Does going on vacation stress you out? You are not alone. I have a number of patients who have difficulty winding down. As one patient explained, “The more I try not to think about...
Heat Makes You Cheat: The Link Between Summer and Infidelity
Beach balls and betrayal. A steamy romance with the tennis instructor. They sound like cheesy romance novel titles and bad late night tv movies. And yet, in a 20-year survey about health, relationships and...
Skip This Combo At The BBQ To Avoid Packing On The Pounds
If you were planning on eating a steak tonight and washing it down with a soda, think again. I am not a fan of soda—even diet—and this new study only fuels my lifelong dislike. Researchers...
Why ‘Follow Your Passion’ Is Terrible Advice
Graduation speeches, self-help books and well-meaning therapists preach the gospel of “following your passion.” It is predicated on the belief that if you follow your passion, you will be happy, and you will become...
What Art Dealers Know and You Don’t
If you want to increase the value of a painting, pay attention to where you hang it.
What makes you fall in love with a painting? There are many reasons you might be drawn...