Life is easier and more fulfilling for children who can cope in these two ways. By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rates of anxiety, depression, anger,…
Finding greater joy, peace, and wonder by turning inward instead of outward. By Jordan Fiorillo Scotti Ph.D. If you are about to make more half-hearted, stale resolutions for 2023, I urge you to consider something…
New research turns what you thought you knew about your life on its head. By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. What do you recall as your life’s most important events? Were they the ones you planned,…
We’re always telling and retelling our life story. In the process, we may veer into myth-making. By Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. How do you respond when people ask you to tell them about yourself? You…
A Personal Perspective: The past can be a trap but without it we’re lost. By Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. A friend loved his work and was very good at it. Several years after he retired, I…
Connecting with our Fourth Instinct. By Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO at Thrive Global As this week kicks off the holiday season, it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the incredible source of peace,…
Cultivating purpose leads to better health, life satisfaction, and resilience. By Elaine Shpungin Ph.D. Purpose combines the why behind what we do with a long-term desire to make a dent in the world. Let’s say…
A few unskillful reactions to life’s inevitable challenges. By Toni Bernhard J.D. Not a day goes by without encountering some disappointment or frustration. A minor example: You just put the pen down and now can’t…
Medically Reviewed by Minesh Khatri, MD You Binge on Bad FoodsIf you’re a junk-food junkie, you’re filling your body with lots of refined carbs, simple sugars, and saturated and trans fat. This can slow your blood flow…
Kids with boundaries turn into resourceful adults. By Drake Baer It’s obvious by now that kids who are never told “no” turn into spoiled teens and entitled adults. Giving kids whatever they want might have…
