Think about the last time a partner, friend, or family member really listened to you – no distractions, just full attention and care. For a moment, the world may have seemed safer,... Read more »
Sighted people tend to fear blindness as much as or more than other disabling impairments (Enoch et al., 2019; Scott et al., 2016). They view blindness as tragic and assume that blind... Read more »
When faced with stressful situations – whether delivering a speech, dealing with criticism, or navigating tense social encounters – most people focus heavily on negative thoughts and sensations. But what if we... Read more »
Anyone who remembers a cheerful teacher lifting the mood of a classroom—or a frustrated one casting a cloud—knows that emotions are contagious. But how exactly do feelings flow between teachers and students?... Read more »
Too often, discussions of autism focus on challenges and support needs. Yet many on the spectrum possess exceptional skills and positive traits – from intense focus and honesty to creativity and loyalty... Read more »
Luo, J., McRae, K., & Waugh, C. E. (2025). Committing to emotion regulation: Factors impacting the choice to implement a reappraisal after its generation. Emotion, 25(4), 787–801. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001455 Key Takeaways Focus: The... Read more »
Many exercisers enter the gym to give their minds a break. They may listen to music to disengage from what they are doing to endure the monotony of exercise that they need... Read more »
Simon, P. D., Salanga, M. G. C., & Aruta, J. J. B. A. (2025). The distinct link of perfectionism with positive and negative mental health outcomes. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 16, 1492466. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1492466 Key Takeaways... Read more »
Source: “Photo taken by Zoe Weil” I’m one of the approximately 72 million people who voted for Kamala Harris, but this post is written for all my fellow Americans. When I awoke... Read more »
Sherri Fisher, MAPP ’06, M.Ed., Director of Learn and Flourish LLC, is a coach,
best-selling author, workshop facilitator, and speaker. She works internationally with
smart people of all ages who... Read more »