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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 of...
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 Get Out of a Bad Mood
The next time you find yourself in a bad mood, try to pinpoint exactly what is bothering you and describe your feelings more precisely....
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...
Is The News Giving You The Blues?
The news these days seems to be making many people either depressed or outraged and ultimately defeated. How can you channel those feelings into...
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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...
How to Better Advocate for Yourself
"While I’m proud of my accomplishments, I have a hard time talking about them. I think it comes off as bragging or false modesty or that...
The Surprising Science of Positive Change
Whenever anyone wants to make some serious changes in their life, conventional wisdom holds that they should focus on one thing at a time....
Are Friends the Key to Longevity?
You need friends. Certainly, eating well, exercising and a healthy lifestyle are known to increase longevity and reduce the risk of death, but research reveals...
Why Your Partner Should Not Be Your One and Only
Not all stress is created equal. An argument with your significant other has been found to be by far the most upsetting of all...
