WHY “BE YOURSELF” IS TERRIBLE ADVICE
Self-knowledge is tricky business and often misconstrued. For instance, saying, “I know myself, and I don’t like outdoor festivals” is less about self-knowledge and...
Asking Questions Makes You Look Smarter
I learned a lot in medical school. How to prescribe the right antibiotic to combat a bacterial infection, how to approach a combative patient,...
Handmade: Worth Its Weight in Gold
People are willing to pay as much as 17% more for a handmade item over its machine-made counterpart, studies show, be it a ceramic...
That Personal Touch: A Scientific Reason to Monogram Your Shirt
I teased a friend for buying NikeiD custom sneakers. “What’s the point?” I asked. Why pay extra to personalize a pair of running shoes?...
Is The Hurry In Your Head?
“Frantic, rushed, crazy busy,” are words that roll off my patients’ tongues when I ask them how they are. I can relate all too...
Is Your Cellphone Turning Your High-Impact Workout into a No-Impact Workout?
If you want to make the most of your time at the gym, leave your phone in the locker. Studies show that texting and...