Potential vs Achievement: How to Stand Out
One of my favorite quotes was sung by Ella Fitzgerald:
It isn’t where you came from; it’s where you’re going that counts.
If Ella says it, it must be true. And it is. We have long...
Get Up, Stand Up
Invasion of the killer chairs! When sofas attack! No, these aren’t titles of bad horror movies or the latest video games. It’s a reflection of what our lifestyle — one where we sit too...
Paralyzing Choices
When it comes to choice, most people assume that more is more. Whether we are choosing a doctor, shoes, what to order for dinner or setting up a 401k, we are faced with countless...
Love & Compassion: The Secrets to Self-Control
With all the focus on strategies to resist the proverbial marshmallow and boost self-control, we may be missing something right under our noses. David Desteno, PhD, author and professor of psychology at Northeastern University,...
Turning Should into Will
I should have done that differently. I should do that tomorrow.
Ever notice how much “shoulds” there are in your life? When talking about the past, ‘shoulds’ are filled with regret (I should have done...
Making a Full Day Fulfilling
When someone visits a psychiatrist for the first time, it’s usually at an inflection point. Something big has happened, is happening or is about to happen. Helping patients navigate their way through this transition...