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 Home a Feeling or a Place?
It is said that home is a feeling, not a place. But for many of us, the house we grew up in occupies sacred...
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...
Does Appearance Matter?
It was junior year of high school when I discovered the boy I had a crush on had a crush on someone else. Heartbroken,...
The Best Tool I Know to Manage Anxiety
Not being able to predict how something will turn out—a job, a relationship, a health concern, or even a pandemic—is stressful and can be...
The Science-Backed Power of Clothes
When I was a little girl, I loved playing dress-up. It didn’t take much. A red napkin magically became a superhero’s cape, and I...
Stop Telling People What to Do: Try This Game-Changing Strategy Instead
Stop telling me what to do!
How many arguments grow out of this rebellious sentiment? Nobody likes to be bossed around. Most of us want...
Wendi Murdoch
Relentlessly curious...
Unlock Your Resilience
If the subway is pulling away just as you reach the platform do you take it personally? Will it affect the rest of your...
Are People Out to Get You?
“Do you ever feel that people are out to get you?”
I ask new patients this question. I am trying to assess whether the person...
Are You a Voter?
An interesting study found that people who were asked the question: "How important is it to you to be a voter in the upcoming election?" were more likely...
Walk This Way: The Psychology of Shoes
While scholars and orthopedic surgeons alike may roll their eyeballs at a pair of hair-covered Gucci slides or one of Fashion Week’s towering Ziggy...
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...
How to Overcome the “What the hell?” Effect
Does every day begin with the best intentions?
You wake up early, eat a healthy breakfast, and plan on a healthy lunch, working out after...
“Sorry Syndrome”: Do You Apologize for the Rain?
When someone steps on my foot, I am the first to say, “I’m sorry.” I apologize for the weather, for terrible traffic, the long...
Don’t Let A Single Story Define You: Rewriting Your Past
When I was in training to become a psychiatrist, an old-school mastermind in the field asked the class what I thought was an obvious...
Do You Check Your Phone First Thing in the Morning?
If checking your phone is the first thing you do when you wake up, you may want to rethink your morning routine. Tristan Harris,...
Is Binge-Watching your Favorite TV Show Making You Depressed?
If getting into bed for a marathon session of House of Cards sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday, think again. It...
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.
Do “Perfect” People Annoy You?
For all those who live in fear of making a mistake, take heart. Kevan Lee explains:
“Those who never make mistakes are perceived as less...