The Benefits of Being Profoundly Bored
“Only boring people get bored” … I have said this to my kids on countless occasions. Boredom has always been something I eschewed—in my mind,...
The Difference Between Narcissistic And Benevolent Lies
Most of the time honesty is the best policy...but not always. Under some circumstances, telling a white lie may even help bolster social connections....
Is Subtraction Neglect Adding To Your Anxiety?
According to a study from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, we almost always tend to add something. This is...
The Problem With Free Food at the Office
The old saying tells us that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. Many companies are applying this theory to win...
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...
The Problem With Labeling People as ‘Toxic’
Toxic is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. As a psychiatrist, I hear it frequently during therapy sessions—to describe parents,...