If you’re asking yourself, “Am I lazy, or do I have ADHD?”, you’re not alone—and you’re not being dramatic. Many people struggle with low motivation, unfinished tasks, and constant distractions. It can... Read more »
Our first associations to the word creativity tend to be about thinking: Think different! Think outside the box! But creativity is not just about thinking and having ideas. Monet did not just... Read more »
Setting boundaries with your family can stir up old emotional wounds. Learning to manage your triggers will help you set more effective boundaries and feel less stressed. What Are Boundaries and Why... Read more »
What makes us who we are? Is it memory—the names, dates, and stories we carry? Or is it something more elemental, more enduring? This question has followed me for years—from lab bench... Read more »
As a concert pianist, chamber music is one of my favorite ways of both verbal and nonverbal collaboration. It exemplifies how diverse voices can attend to each other to create a unified,... Read more »
Negativity bias is the tendency to focus more on negative experiences than positive ones. In anxiety disorders, this bias can amplify perceived threats, fuel excessive worry, and distort emotional responses, making it... Read more »
We throw the word “procrastination” around like it’s a real diagnosis. It’s not. It’s a vague catch-all for something much more specific—and fixable. When someone says they’re procrastinating, what they really mean... Read more »
I recently read the biography of Benjamin Franklin,1 and it did not disappoint. Franklin grew up in working-class conditions, starting his career early on as a tradesman and then pivoting into writing... Read more »
Every spring, graduates walk across stages with caps, gowns, and dreams. But in today’s rapidly changing economy—where automation, AI, and industry disruptions are the norm—a diploma alone no longer guarantees a pathway... Read more »
Balance is s a key ingredient for effective living. Careful attention is required to juggle the life roles (work, parent, student, athlete, etc.) that define each of our unique selves. There are... Read more »