Forget Critical Thinking. It’s Critical Ignoring That Will Keep You Sane.
"I feel like I have too many tabs open in my brain," explained my friend. I can totally relate. At the end of the day, my brain often hurts. I am overwhelmed by the...
The Psychological Diagnosis for People Who Lie About Everything
It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what. — Hugh Laurie
Truth be told, we all lie sometimes. Ninety percent of our deceptions are white lies told to...
Are You Quiet Quitting Your Relationship?
“The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference” — Elie Wiesel
Quiet quitting—the now ubiquitous expression that refers to doing the bare minimum at work—can also happen in relationships. When people quietly quit their...
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...
Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle — 8 Ways to Dial Down Holiday...
For as long as I have been practicing psychiatry, helping patients navigate the stress of the holidays has been a primary focus during the months of November and December. For many, the most wonderful time of...
8 Ways to Think Like an Olympian
By definition, all Olympic athletes have extraordinary athletic ability combined with mastery of a physical talent and skill. But what does it take to win? Research highlights the role of psychology in athletes who win gold....