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Feasting Together Can Help You Succeed in Business and in Life
While meal replacements like Soylent are ideally suited for those who prefer to get sustenance through a straw and on their own time, don’t...
What Makes a Good Doctor?
“I don’t care if she’s nice. I just care that she’s the best.” My patient’s internist was retiring and he was eager to find a...
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Self-Care?
During an airline safety demonstration, the flight attendant instructs you to put on your oxygen mask before assisting others if the cabin loses pressure....
Dr. Peggy Drexler: An Expert Dishes on Daddy’s Girls, Momma’s Boys & More
For Father's Day, Dr. Peggy Drexler, author of Our Fathers, Ourselves and other fascinating gender studies books, speaks to the role — and how it's changing — men and "dad" play in our lives.
Mending a Broken Heart: A How-To
Remember that scene in Clueless, where Cher kind of makes fun of Tai for wanting to burn the few things she associates with her...
How Can I Make Myself Stand Out In A Job Interview?
Conventional wisdom holds that in order to stand out, it is important to highlight your achievements.
Findings from a study conducted by researchers at...
Gratitude is a Verb
I probably say “thank you” at least 50 times a day. It’s not because I have excessive amounts of gratitude; it’s an automatic response. As...
Why Is Making Friends As An Adult Difficult?
According to Aristotle, there are three kinds of friendship. The first is strategic—both people get something out of it. The second type of friendship...
How To Conquer Fear From A Man Who Swims With Sharks
William Winram is a record-holding free diver (no cage, no breathing apparatus) and a chance encounter with a shark over 25 years ago changed...
Do You Have A Toxic Friend?
There is a saying that you are the average of the five people you spend time with and research backs this up. We are...
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The Spotlight Illusion: We Think Everyone’s Watching. They’re Not.
Something strange is happening at concerts and clubs: people have stopped dancing. The Wall Street Journal recently reported on this phenomenon. DJs and venue owners are...
Why We Need More Failure, Not Less
People keep asking me about “Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria” or RSD. They’re convinced that they or someone they know has it. The term describes emotional pain triggered...
Even Better Than Chocolate? Little Acts of Love
Valentine’s Day will arrive soon with its familiar rituals: flowers, chocolates, and heart-shaped everything. These visible gestures of affection have their place but what...
Aging Without Raging: The Secret Sauce of Longevity
I have a January birthday so aging is on my mind. There is a lot of advice out there about how to live long...
Doing Less Might Be Exactly What You Need Right Now
It’s mid-January, and if you’re feeling the weight of these dark days, you’re not alone. About 40% of Americans report their mood declining during...
