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Help! Climate Change Is Stressing Me Out
The health of the planet is deeply connected to our mental health. While people who are directly affected by environmental disasters and climate change...
I Want It And I Want It Now
Patience may be a virtue but it’s wearing thin. A study of over 2000 British adults confirmed what most of us already know, we...
Why Reading Is So Good For You
People increasingly tell me they have a hard time starting a book, let alone finishing one. Reading a book takes time and concentration-two rarities...
Don’t Let Stress Interfere With Gut Feelings
Listening to your gut when you’re anxious is like going to the supermarket on an empty stomach. Your judgment is clouded so you end...
How to Cool Down in the Heat of the Moment
In the heat of the moment, one of the worst things to do is what people normally do--immerse themselves in their emotions and focus...
Dress Rehearsal of the Mind: How to Overcome Anxiety & Build Confidence
I have always been a little skeptical of visualization techniques. The idea of telling someone to visualize winning the lottery, marrying George Clooney or...
Is It Too Late For Change?
“People don’t change.” I remember hearing this from one of my professors in medical school. His comment went hand in hand with everything I...
Achieve the Impossible
What makes human beings unique? In an unforgettable speech to a Stanford graduating class, neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky explores this question and challenges what many...
Does Your Weekend Exhaust You?
Do you feel exhausted after the weekend? The allure of pleasant, in the moment, and easy activities is powerful. After a long week, it’s...
What Good Are Positive Emotions?
Pleasure makes us feel good. So do positive emotions. So what is the difference between the two, especially when it comes to experiencing them...
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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,...
What Books Are On My Nightstand?
The Book Of Delights by Ross Gay
The Book of Delights is about our shared bonds, and the rewards that come from a life closely...
See the World Without Leaving Your House
Here are some of my favorite resources that keep me engaged, active, and connected while social distancing.
Culture Tours and Shows
Virtual Museum Tours—Visit and tour...
Happiness Does Not Come From Within
“Happiness comes from within.” We hear this phrase all the time. It is predicated on the belief that if you dig deep enough into...
Yes, Just 10 Minutes a Day Can Turn Your Life Around
Consider the following experiment: researchers asked employees of an outpatient family practice clinic – nurses, assistants, and receptionists – to complete an online “survey”...
