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Why Chasing Happiness Can Make You Unhappy
We are constantly reminded of the benefits of being happy: Happy people are more successful, have better sex, have more friends, have better bodies—the...
CAN A WALK IN THE PARK INCREASE WELL-BEING?
“In happiness, as in so many other things, location is key.”
According to research, a location that maximizes proximity to the natural world is one...
Rethinking The Winter Blues
In medical school I was taught to look out for Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD, during the cold dark months. I expected my patients’ depression...
Master The Art of Small Talk
While it’s fine to talk about the weather, quality conversations that deepen your understanding of another person or topic are more gratifying and meaningful....
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...
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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...
If You Are Having a Hard Time Thinking Positive, Try This Instead
"Don’t they realize that if I could, I would?" explained my exasperated patient who was sick and tired of being told by friends to look on...
What Makes A Couple Compatible?
I have always wondered about compatibility. What draws two people together. More importantly, what keeps them together? Many believe that chemistry is the answer....
A Positive Twist on New Year’s Resolutions
Keeping the big picture in mind is especially important this time of year. It is worth taking a moment to pause during the busy...
For a Better Connection, Talk, Don’t Type
While social distancing, what is the best way to stay connected to the people we love? Thanks to modern technology, there are many options....
