7 Ways to Make Your Day a Little Bit Better
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...
What Are The Building Blocks of a Good Life?
I spent years studying damage, deficit and dysfunction in the human mind. I don’t remember once in my training hearing the words “joy,” “awe” or “wellbeing.” We talked about “happiness” but only in a...
The Less You Sleep the More You Eat
“A fried egg and cheese with bacon please.” This was the breakfast I craved at 5:30 am when I was an intern after an all night shift in the hospital. What I didn’t realize...
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....
Is This How to Have the Time of Your Life?
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics American Time Use Survey, Americans spend more time working, watching television and movies, and using their computers for fun than they did ten years ago. They spend...
9 Ways to Make Yourself Irresistible
Diana Vreeland famously said,
You don’t have to be born beautiful to be wildly attractive.
Her wise words are supported by science. All too often we assume good looks and charisma are innate qualities bestowed to...