Resilience Is the Norm, Not the Exception
A few days ago, my 12-year-old daughter showed me a video montage she made filled with photos of her and her friends hugging, dancing,...
3 Strategies to Master the Art & Science of Asking for a Favor
"Just thinking about it gives me hives," explained my patient. Like many people I know, she doesn't like asking for favors. Most people prefer...
Let it Go: A 2-Step Strategy to Leave Work at Work
Why is it so hard to leave work at work? When you leave the office, thoughts of work often linger and take away from...
How To Be More Optimistic
"It's just bleak out there." My patient was referring to the weather and also her general outlook. "Bleak" captures the way many people are...
How Not to Make the Same Mistake Twice
Mike, 41, came to see me after splitting up with his girlfriend. It was the fourth relationship in five years that had gone wrong....
It’s Time to Stop Fixating on Your Feelings
Take a moment and think about your right big toe.
Focus on it. Straighten it. Wiggle it.
Now ask: how does it feel? Snug in your...