It seems like it is common wisdom to praise our kids for things like their athletic skills, musical ability, intelligence, creativity, talent, and so on.…
As I discussed in an article about our happiness and relationships, most of our happiness in life comes from our relationships with others…around 70%. To…
For some strange reason, identifying what we need to do is a lot easier than doing it. We all have those long lists of things…
As you’ve heard and read, obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions. About 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight and about 1 out of…
Exercise is a powerful method to improve emotional and cognitive functioning that is relatively simple. We’ve all heard it – the mind, body, and spirit…
Chronic sleep deprivation negatively affects millions of Americans. Sleep loss is detrimental to our moods, productivity, concentration, and relationships. Since improving sleep is so critical…
I’ve been listening to a presentation from a psychology conference by Dr. Peter Fraenkel on “Living the Overstuffed Life” in which he discusses the negative…
Mindfulness is the powerful idea that we are not our thoughts. When we are mindful, we are tuning in to the present moment. We are…
Thanksgiving is here and what a wonderful holiday it is. The idea of Thanksgiving is a powerful and should not be underestimated. We need a…
Part of me is as cynical as the average person, and another part of me really sees “the good” in others. I have come to…