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The Benefits of Meditating on Mortality
My mother-in-law loved music, art, and food. Her hearing was selective at the dinner table. If a guest dared to decline a dish, she ignored them. She would place the food in front of...
The Feel Good Factor: Vitality
Vitality is a word I didn't hear much in medical school or psychiatry residence. I was well versed in the language of illness, not health. Back then, vitality brought to mind a French yogurt...
How To Be More Optimistic
"It's just bleak out there." My patient was referring to the weather and also her general outlook. "Bleak" captures the way many people are feeling right now—general malaise, emotional exhaustion, and overwhelming pessimism. I...
What Makes People Feel Better During Tough Times?
What enables people to stay strong during periods of stress and uncertainty? An enormous study conducted across 87 countries and involving 20,000 participants during the pandemic identified a simple coping strategy that helped people...
Thinking Positively Won’t Get You Closer to Your Goals
Thinking positive thoughts or wishing for good things to happen is unlikely to lead to constructive change or transformation. As I write about in Everyday Vitality, without taking steps to mobilize what we care...
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 over 1,000 museums from the comfort of your couch, where...
