Source: Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D. Humor is double-edged. To the good, it can provide many positive benefits. To name a few, it can lift spirits, restore perspective, lighten seriousness, relax tension, relieve stress,…
How Curiosity Enhances Public Speaking
In today’s information age, curiosity is king. Think about websites with headlines tweaked to siphon your attention (“Not-So-Popular Vacation Spots That Deserve WAY More Attention” or “50 Disturbing Messages Real People Have…
The Myth of Laziness: Why High Achievers Feel Stuck
Have you ever called yourself lazy even though everyone around you seems to think you’re doing a lot? Many high achievers—students, professionals, busy parents—often tell me they are lazy. Despite their packed…
What If Gen Z Was “The Happy Generation?”
Source: Photo by RDNE Stock project There’s a collection of strong stereotypes about young Americans. We’ve heard them all. Gen Z is suffering from psychological distress (e.g., depression, anxiety, self-harm) at unprecedented…
There Are Two Types of Happiness, but Only One Lasts
Source: CastOfThousands/Shutterstock There are two forms of happiness, but only one leads to lasting joy. Most of us are hooked on the first and forget about the second, leaving us with subpar…
Weaving the Past Into the Present for a Healthy Relationship
I have often observed a couple in an angry dispute, leaving the session understandably withdrawn and disconnected. I would expect them to stay that way until they worked it through, but something…
Not All “What Ifs?” Are the Same
Not All “What Ifs?” Are the Same
Gorging on Grit and Greatness
Feeding our bodies a daily dose of tough love in combination with the praise and promotion we get for attacking, fighting back, never giving up, and winning at any cost starves our…
Scary Nightmares That Try, But Fail, to Resolve Past Trauma
Source: Oxana Melis / Unsplash Have you ever had recurring nightmares and wondered where they were coming from? While you may not have gone to bed anxious, you certainly woke up that…
Are We Teaching Youngsters How to Be Depressed?
Are We Teaching Youngsters How to Be Depressed?