On December 14, we learned of the violent, untimely deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. In the days since, their son Nick has been arrested and charged with their murders. If it... Read more »
In our family, we spend more time and effort planning our holiday food than any other aspect of the season. Not only do we love to eat, but we also carefully curate... Read more »
While we treat professional life like a series of closed chapters, modern acceleration has turned careers into “perpetual beta”—where nothing truly finishes, and the psychological cost accumulates silently. Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony (1822).... Read more »
It’s holiday season, and, if you are like me, you’ll probably be sitting down and watching at least a portion of “It’s a Wonderful Life” yet again. In Frank Capra’s timeless story,... Read more »
It is a scenario familiar to many: you open a phone app intending to check one notification, and suddenly, two hours have vanished. Your thumb has been flicking upward in a rhythmic... Read more »
People often feel embarrassed when they struggle to go no contact with a toxic or narcissistic person. Friends may say, “Just block them,” or “Why don’t you walk away already?” To others,... Read more »
We often think of the “ADHD tax” as financial—the late fees for missed payments or the cost of replacing lost items. But there is a heavier, emotional tax paid by adults with... Read more »
They sound calm. Measured. Thoughtful. In control. They speak clearly, don’t raise their voice, and rarely appear overwhelmed. In Western settings, this often reads as emotional stability—or even emotional maturity. But for... Read more »
You likely know the exact feeling of staring at a bank statement and wondering, “Why did I do that?” You swore this month would be different, yet you bought that new gadget... Read more »
Relationships form through memories filled with emotion and images. When a relationship ends, we might wonder why our thoughts seem cloudy. Loss and grief, from many circumstances, can cause cognitive disruptions such... Read more »