Put a number of people in a room and play some music with an interesting rhythm, and instantly you will find tapping feet, bobbing heads, and swaying bodies. Humans are naturally compelled to move with music. But why would dancin…
For most of my life, I just assumed I’d become a mom. It felt like the default path for women: get married, have kids, and live happily ever after. The idea of a childfree life wasn't just foreign to me; it seemed impossible.…
And suddenly, words flow easily; laughter feels warmer, and you are closer to the people around you. It's as if love and connection come so easily. But overnight, that warmth ebbs. You may feel distant again, maybe even a lit…
Narcissists in toxic relationships often make big promises about a future that never materializes: vacations, beginning to live together, or having a family. You start to feel safe, loved, and hopeful like you've finally foun…
Recent research has begun to explain how even something as unspectacular as daily hugging could have a positive impact on symptoms of depression and anxiety. Though long said to be the case, hugs make us feel better, and now scie…
Anxiety is not the enemy, it's your body's cry for help. It begins subtly with nagging thoughts, a constricted chest, or an unpleasant feeling that something isn't quite right. And then, it amplifies. Your heart accel…
When most people hear "self-improvement," they envision sweeping change hitting the gym every day, dropping social media, or making a drastic career change. Julia was no exception. She used to fantasize about changing h…
We all wish to be happy. But faking it when you're not can subtly damage your mental well-being. Many of us have been instructed to "keep smiling"or "fake it till you make it," but the latest research indi…
New studies are shedding light on the way narcissistic leaders are able to maintain power despite the fact that their conduct produces toxic, stressful workplaces. Individuals high in narcissistic tendencies tend to desire consta…
Everyone wishes to leave a legacy, but real impact isn't made by pursuing gigantic, world-altering objectives, it is made by living with everyday purpose. There are actually two kinds of purpose in life: Big Purpose (Big P): …
October is not just a season of fallen leaves and sharp air, it's a season that shows us great things about life, change, and perseverance. Henry David Thoreau once referred to October as "the month for painted leaves&qu…
Aging is something that everybody must go through, but the way that we think about it might actually determine the length and quality of our lives. Evidence demonstrates that what we believe about aging influences not just our at…
When disasters such as school shootings or mass attacks appear on the news, one agonized question tends to follow: Why are so many of the perpetrators young men and could my son become one? As a clinician, I've sat across fro…
Getting older is a part of life but the way we think about it might be equally as significant as the way we live. Research indicates that our perceptions about ageing can influence our health, wellbeing, and even length of life. …