The Mental Math of Motivation
Question: If you were running a 26-mile marathon and you were running out of gas or starting to feel everything (not in a good way), are you more likely to keep going if you...
Spot a Narcissist (Before You Marry, Hire, Date, or Befriend One) By Asking These...
Healthy narcissism is real. So is toxic narcissism. Ask these two revealing questions to spot the difference.
Hands down, narcissism is the psychological disorder I get the most questions about. Rarely do people voice concern...
A Creative Cure for Distractions
Do you turn to your cellphone whenever you have a moment to spare? You are not alone if waiting for a “Don't Walk” sign to turn into a “Walk” sign is a trigger to...
The Secret to Waking up Alert and Refreshe
“Until I’m 6 feet under
Baby I don’t need a bed
Gonna live while I’m alive
I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”
— Jon Bon Jovi
With all due respect to the venerable Jon Bon Jovi, this is a terrible...
Here’s Why the Titanic Still Captivates Us
I must have refreshed my browser 1,000 times last week, hoping for an update and some positive news about the Titan submersible. Endless experts weighed in—engineers, explorers, and former passengers—offering insight and opinions about...
An Antidote for Overthinking
Feelings aren’t facts.
A basic principle of every non-pharmaceutical treatment for depression and anxiety involves putting some distance between oneself and one’s emotions. Psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, meditation and exercise, to name a few, create space...