5 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

"If they only knew ... I am a total fraud and everyone is about to find out." If you have ever felt this way, you are familiar with imposter syndrome — that gnawing feeling of...

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...

Just Letting You Know … How We Underestimate People’s Desire for Constructive Feedback and...

If you were having a conversation with me and noticed I had a piece of spinach in my teeth, would you tell me? Be honest. Unless you are a really good friend or one of...

Skinnier & Smarter, Just Hold the Whipped Cream

When I am trying to be “good,” I eat berries for dessert. New research suggests that eating berries BEFORE a meal may be an even better strategy. In addition to being a healthy snack, the...

High Quality Comforting — 3 Ways to Support the Ones You Love

“In a relationship, each person should support the other; they should lift each other up,” says the ever-enlightened Taylor Swift. Of course, elevating and supporting each other is an essential ingredient of any healthy...

The Perils of Certitude and the Joy of Being Wrong

While it might be human to make mistakes, we are often reluctant to admit to them. When it comes to taking responsibility, we waffle, come up with excuses, or point the finger at someone else. Avoidance...