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
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
How Dream Interpretation Can Transform Your Life, Per a Psychoanalyst Ever woken up puzzled by a dream? Psychoanalyst Triston Moir, author of New Dictionary of Dreams and founder of the Ever School, sees dreams as messages from the unconscious, offering insights into personal growth. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
5 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Workplace Well-Being in 2025 Feeling unfulfilled at work? A 2025 survey shows only 76% of workers are satisfied, down from 87% pre-COVID, per ActionPersonnel (March 13, 2025). Psychologist Nolwenn Anier highlights new expectations for meaning and social utility driving this shift. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, … Read more
Why Society Feels Chaotic and How It Fuels Authoritarianism, Per a Study Does it feel like society is spiraling? A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology explores “anomie”—a sense of eroded norms and leadership—linking it to political helplessness and authoritarian appeal. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
How France’s New Consent Law Could Transform Justice for Rape Victims On June 18, 2025, France’s Senate passed a bill redefining rape to include lack of consent, a shift sparked by the Gisèle Pelicot case, per web:22. This change, approved by the National Assembly on April 1 with 161 votes to 56, could reshape justice … Read more
How to Spot Incompetent Behaviors at Work, Per a Psychologist Ever worked with someone who confidently oversteps their expertise, yet thrives? Clinical psychologist Claire Petin and researcher Isabelle Barth highlight behaviors like ultracrepidarianism and strategic incompetence, rooted in the Dunning-Kruger effect. These traits, affecting 20% of workplace dynamics per a 2020 Journal of Organizational Behavior … Read more
Boost Happiness with These Serotonin-Enhancing Gestures, Per an Expert Struggling with low mood or anxiety? Professor Guillaume Fond, a psychiatrist and expert in psychonutrition, highlights serotonin’s critical role in happiness, per Nourish Your Brain Well (Odile Jacob). Chronic inflammation disrupts this “happiness hormone,” but simple lifestyle changes can help. As a psychology professor with decades … Read more