5 Daily Habits Blocking Your Summer Shine and How to Overcome Them Summer promises joy, yet certain habits can dim your glow. Experts like Rebiha Coulet, Dr. Didier Courbat, Catherine Malpas, and Claudia Gaultier identify five behaviors that hinder your radiance. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how small changes boost … Read more
Pilot-Inspired Checklist to Overcome Indecision and Boost Mental Health Feeling paralyzed by indecision? Dr. Alice Boyes, in Psychology Today, shares a pilot-inspired checklist method to make clearer, calmer decisions. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how structured decision-making reduces stress. Let’s explore why indecision harms mental health, the pilot-inspired approach, and … Read more
How to Break Free from All-or-Nothing Thinking for Better Mental Health Caught in an all-or-nothing mindset, where life feels like success or failure with no in-between? Dr. Jordan Grumet, author of The Purpose Code, explains that this dichotomous thinking fuels stress and hinders happiness. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
How Heat Waves Impact Mental Health and What to Do About It Swelteringly unbearable heat doesn’t just affect your body—it can darken your mood. Studies from the University of Berkeley and JAMA Psychiatry link heat waves to increased depression, anxiety, and even violence. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how environmental … Read more
How Clutter Affects Your Mental Health and Why Cleaning Matters Does a messy home stress you out? Experts like Dr. Sheri Borger Carter, Cindy Glovinsky, and Dr. Gabby Trejo explain how clutter impacts mental health, potentially signaling deeper issues like depression. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how tidying can boost … Read more
Virtuous Attitudes to Avoid Changing Others and Boost Mental Health Frustrated by a loved one’s habits? Dr. Audrey Tang and Merlin Sutherland suggest that trying to change others often fails, but setting boundaries and changing yourself can transform relationships. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these virtuous attitudes reduce stress. … Read more
How ADHD’s Hidden Costs Impact Your Wallet and Well-Being Living with ADHD can feel like paying an invisible “ADHD tax”—financial and emotional costs tied to inattention and impulsivity. This neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting focus, impulse control, and hyperactivity, impacts 5-7% of adults globally, per web:0. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
Ideal Sleep Duration to Protect Memory and Mental Health, Per a Study Struggling to balance sleep for a sharp mind? A University of Texas Health Sciences study, reported in New Atlas, reveals that sleeping over nine hours nightly harms cognitive health, especially for those with depression. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve … Read more
How to Spot Narcissistic Manipulators and Protect Your Mental Health Feeling drained by someone’s self-centered behavior? Sociologist Mark Jolie and psychotherapist Isabel Nazare-Aga reveal how narcissistic manipulators thrive in modern society, impacting mental health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these traits fosters resilience. Let’s explore reliable signs of … Read more
What Your Clothes Say About Your Personality, Per Psychiatrists Your wardrobe tells a story—whether it’s a nostalgic sweater or a bold dress. Psychiatrists like François Vigouroux and Sarah Stern, alongside experts Karen Pine and Caroline Bali, reveal how clothes reflect personality and emotions. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how clothing … Read more