We worry about the stock market or where the next war will start, as well as the cost of our medicine or food. With so much draining our energy and distracting our... Read more »
What does it mean if your partner is truly present for you? Does it simply mean they were physically there for you in time and space—or does it mean something more? Say,... Read more »
Openness to diversity and challenge refers to the willingness and ability of individuals to actively engage with, understand, and respect diverse perspectives and experiences that differ from their own. This openness is... Read more »
Life is a mixed bag of good days and challenging days. At times, a situation, event, or interaction with another person leaves us in an uncomfortable or distressing emotional state. Emotions—especially negative... Read more »
Narcissism includes grandiose narcissism, characterized by arrogance, dominance, and excessive self-admiration; vulnerable narcissism, marked by sensitivity, insecurity, and defensiveness; and entitlement, involving the belief one inherently deserves special treatment. These traits influence... Read more »
Ambition used to be a virtue. Somewhere along the way, it became a vice. Once a cornerstone of the American ethos—synonymous with self-reliance, upward mobility, and personal agency—ambition is now more often... Read more »
Social media can influence drinking behaviors by promoting alcohol consumption as a socially accepted coping mechanism, increasing perceived norms around drinking, and shaping individuals’ attitudes through repeated exposure to alcohol-related content and... Read more »
This month’s executive function skill of focus is emotion regulation. As a reminder, executive function skills are brain-based skills that help individuals get things done. For many neurodivergent individuals, some executive function... Read more »
You show up five days a week, with perfect form and macros. #NoDaysOff. Your discipline is admirable, and your body shows results. But what the mirror doesn’t show is why you’re really... Read more »
Living with ADHD often means knowing what you should do – use a planner, stick to a routine – but struggling to actually do it. As ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley famously... Read more »