Letting go of someone or something is rarely easy. Most of us hold on much longer than we should, hoping things will get better or the person will change. It doesn’t often happen that you get a clear sign from the universe telling you it’s time to skedaddle. And even if that did happen, turning…
If you find yourself begging for attention in a relationship, it’s no wonder your patience is running thin. Being in a situation like this is frustrating. It makes you wonder if your partner even cares about your relationship at all. After all, if they truly loved you, wouldn’t they want to make time for you?…
If your partner sleeps with someone else behind your back, I think we can all agree that qualifies as cheating. Just try and worm your way out of that one, buddy. But what about flirting with a colleague at work, frequently posting fire emojis on someone’s Instagram photos, or texting your ex? Welcome to micro-cheating.…
The big idea One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we found that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported probable depression in both spring 2020 and spring 2021. We also found that financial assets helped reduce the persistence of symptoms – but only to a point. Our recently published research highlights COVID-19’s continuing mental…
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Michelle Tran, who was a 2021 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Awardee. Each year L’Oréal Paris and Points of Light recognize and celebrate Women of Worth who make a beautiful difference in their communities. Ten honorees each receive a $20,000 grant to support their most cherished cause, and…
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint. Success takes time and given the era of instant-gratification, this can sometimes be a hard pill to swallow. Have you ever noticed how often we equate success with more? Whether that’s more products, more profits, more activities or more accomplishments, we buy into the belief that we have to do…
Identify how you measure success — Is it based on wealth, prestige or peace of mind? Is it time to rethink these areas? Have you ever noticed how often we equate success with more? Whether that’s more products, more profits, more activities or more accomplishments, we buy into the belief that we have to do more to have…
We all know the importance of setting goals. But, when was the last time you actually set a new goal? Even if you did this recently, have you been tracking your progress? I’m not trying to send out a guilt trip. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of individuals actually follow through. To be more specific, an…
I used to spend my days feeling so distracted. Whenever anything stressful happened, I would scroll on social media to cheer myself up, but it never made me feel better. While scrolling, I would compare my life to the digitally-curated version of my friends’ lives and I felt like I wasn’t doing enough. My social…
As a psychiatrist and, personally, as an empath, I’ve learned that being in an intimate relationship requires ongoing creative, honest conversations with your mate. As my Daoist teacher says, “Your soulmate can become your cellmate” if you’re not both dedicated to mutual growth and authenticity. It’s painful to be in a relationship where communication isn’t…
