As the holiday season nears, so does my annual mission to spread a little joy, relieve some stress, and brighten the lives of those around me. Like Johnny Appleseed, who scattered seeds... Read more »
A “hot” “mental glow-up” is on offer from an influencer if you click on a link—not to buy the latest beauty or self-improvement product on the TikTok Shop, but to take a... Read more »
Picture two entrepreneurs who have never seen each other, with one based in Ho Chi Minh City and the other in Melbourne. On the same evening, each starts a chatbot and asks... Read more »
Readers of a certain vintage will remember Stanley Kubrick’s classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Released in 1968, the movie is a commentary on the ever-changing relationship of our species to technology—from... Read more »
A good friend recently called me for advice. She was considering changing jobs. She had worked for the same company for nearly 15 years. She liked her boss and colleagues, her compensation... Read more »
Psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott described in 1953 that what children needed was not a perfect parent but a “good enough mother” or parent, an attentive and attuned caregiver who may be imperfect at... Read more »
Every parent knows the phrase. If you’re lucky, you might only hear it once in a while. But for some of us, it’s something that can be heard weekly, if not daily.... Read more »
“I am sorry you feel this way.” We have all heard the sentence, and felt the sting of it. We are all psychologically aware enough to know that feelings can reflect very... Read more »
Last holiday season, my husband and I gave family and friends alarm clocks designed to make waking and falling asleep more peaceful. The clocks simulate sunrise, play nature sounds, and tell bedtime... Read more »
Co-authored by Galit Romanelli Sunday morning. The kids are asleep. Adam and Lily just woke up and are enjoying a lazy morning. Adam wants to have sex. Lily doesn’t. She’s not in... Read more »