4 Holiday Habits That Sabotage Your Rest and How to Fix Them Holidays promise relaxation, yet habits like over-planning or overspending can breed stress. Experts like Dr. Shira Verman, Dr. Timothy J. Bono, Dr. Jenny Menpa, and Dr. Jessica Watrus highlight pitfalls that disrupt rest. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen … Read more
Living in the Present: A Sign of High Emotional Intelligence Are you trapped in regrets of the past or fears of the future? Living in the present, a hallmark of emotional intelligence, can free you from this cycle. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how mindfulness boosts well-being. Let’s explore why … Read more
How Squid Game Reveals Our Complex Relationship with Money Squid Game, Netflix’s 2021 South Korean phenomenon by Hwang Dong-hyuk, captivated millions with its chilling blend of horror, drama, and thriller. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how its portrayal of debt-driven desperation mirrors real-world struggles. Drawing on Mark Travers, Gustave Le … Read more
Signs of Low Self-Esteem and How to Build Confidence, Per Experts Do you often feel worthless or overly critical of yourself? Dr. Christophe André and Morris Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale reveal how such thoughts signal low self-esteem, a barrier to happiness. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how nurturing self-worth transforms lives. … Read more
Why Doubt Signals High Intelligence and How to Harness It Ever feel paralyzed by doubt? A 2011 University of Toronto study suggests it’s a sign of high intelligence, reflecting cognitive flexibility. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how embracing doubt boosts decision-making and well-being. Let’s explore why doubt indicates intelligence, its … 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
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