Make Love Last
Novelty wears off in life and love. Researchers call this process of getting used to things hedonic adaptation. Positive psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky explores how...
Should You Come Clean?
Imagine interviewing for your dream job and being asked, “What is the worst grade you’ve ever received on an exam?” Do you come clean...
How Not To Make the Same Mistake Twice
Mike, 41, came to see me after splitting up with his girlfriend. It was the fourth relationships in five years that had gone wrong. He...
How to Overcome the “What the hell?” Effect
Does every day begin with the best intentions?
You wake up early, eat a healthy breakfast, and plan on a healthy lunch, working out after...
Why You Should Live Life According to Your Values
Psychologists describe two types of motivation:
(1) internal motivation—when we do things for the love of the game, because it is personally meaningful and reflects...
What Mentally Strong People Do On Tough Days
We all have emergency plans. If the electricity goes out, there’s a stockpile of flashlights, batteries and candles. But what happens when your mood...