Thinking Positively Won’t Get You Closer to Your Goals

Thinking positive thoughts or wishing for good things to happen is unlikely to lead to constructive change or transformation. As I write about in Everyday Vitality, without taking steps to mobilize what we care...

If You Are Having Trouble Falling Asleep, Try This Science-Backed Method

"If I had a penny for every article I read on why getting enough sleep matters, I would be a rich man," grumbled my exasperated patient. He had read countless stories on why sleep...

You Can Stop Worrying About Finding Yourself

Ten years ago I was invited to give a talk at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting. In those days, I wasn't used to public speaking. Like many people, I dreaded the thought of...

The Secret Sauce of Gratitude: Look for the Gift Behind the Gift

Before my kids could even talk, I was telling them to say thank you. I must have sounded like a broken record. 🗣️ Say thank you to Daddy for the bedtime story. 🗣️ Say thank you...

What Makes People Feel Better During Tough Times?

What enables people to stay strong during periods of stress and uncertainty? An enormous study conducted across 87 countries and involving 20,000 participants during the pandemic identified a simple coping strategy that helped people...

Autumn Anxiety is Real

Autumn anxiety may not be an official diagnosis but the annual experience of increased stress at this time of year is very real. As seasons go, fall is cited by many of my patients...