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Health
Are You Saving Time for the Future?

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on October 9, 2023

Many people will outlive their money because of not saving for the future. Sadly, many people are also going to run out of health before they run out of life. Here's how not to.

Many people will outlive their money because of not saving for the future. Sadly, many people are also going to run out of health before they run out of life. Here's how not to.

Politics
When Is It OK to 'Fake It Till You Make It'?

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on January 8, 2023

Sometimes faking our way forward can help us connect with feelings of authenticity in those actions. In other contexts, faking knowledge or understanding is toxic.

Sometimes faking our way forward can help us connect with feelings of authenticity in those actions. In other contexts, faking knowledge or understanding is toxic.

Stress
How to Have a Balanced and Stress-Resistant Life

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on August 31, 2022

Here are three ingredients that are strongly associated with happiness, health, and a balanced life. They are the legs of a "tripod" that provide great strength and stability for us.

Here are three ingredients that are strongly associated with happiness, health, and a balanced life. They are the legs of a "tripod" that provide great strength and stability for us.

Depression
Are You Depressed or Just Realistic?

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on August 23, 2022

Many people seek mental health treatment because they feel anxious and depressed. But what's troubling them is not an actual condition. Rather, it's often simply realism.

Many people seek mental health treatment because they feel anxious and depressed. But what's troubling them is not an actual condition. Rather, it's often simply realism.

Psychoanalysis
The Triumvirate of Modern-Day Psychological Therapy

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on April 30, 2022

Most physicists know who pioneered the workings of atoms, innovated quantum mechanics, and led the Manhattan Project. But very few therapists know on whose shoulders they stand.

Most physicists know who pioneered the workings of atoms, innovated quantum mechanics, and led the Manhattan Project. But very few therapists know on whose shoulders they stand.

Anxiety
5 Easy Ways to Break the Grip of Anxiety

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on March 30, 2022

Whether you are actively seeking anxiety management, or are part of the majority of people who do not seek assistance, here are five proven techniques to break anxiety’s grip.

Whether you are actively seeking anxiety management, or are part of the majority of people who do not seek assistance, here are five proven techniques to break anxiety’s grip.

Personality
Is the Problem Chemistry or Character?

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on February 27, 2022

In mental health, there are correctable conditions, like depression, as well as harder-to-treat personality disorders such as narcissism that are more like "faulty wiring."

In mental health, there are correctable conditions, like depression, as well as harder-to-treat personality disorders such as narcissism that are more like "faulty wiring."

Health
Covid: Denial and Defiance Can Lead to Death

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on January 30, 2022

Denial is not always a bad or dangerous thing. But when it comes to matters of personal health and public safety, it can be extremely dangerous.

Denial is not always a bad or dangerous thing. But when it comes to matters of personal health and public safety, it can be extremely dangerous.

Animal Behavior
Why Do We Grieve Our Pets Yet Harm Other Animals?

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on December 29, 2021

Commentary: Despite forming profoundly loving connections with our pets that lead us to deeply mourn and grieve their deaths, humans can still treat many other animals with shocking cruelty.

Commentary: Despite forming profoundly loving connections with our pets that lead us to deeply mourn and grieve their deaths, humans can still treat many other animals with shocking cruelty.

Friends
How to Stop Wasting Time

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on October 30, 2021

Time is the only form of human capital that is absolutely irreplaceable, and it becomes increasingly precious the more we spend.

Time is the only form of human capital that is absolutely irreplaceable, and it becomes increasingly precious the more we spend.

Health
How Much of Our Life Is Controllable?

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on September 30, 2021

Unfortunately, it seems much of what happens to us in life is beyond our influence. There may only be three things we can actually control.

Unfortunately, it seems much of what happens to us in life is beyond our influence. There may only be three things we can actually control.

Parenting
When to Stop Parenting and Just Be a Parent

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on June 28, 2021

Being a parent is probably the most awesome and responsible job anyone could have. But as it's often said, "Kids don't come with instruction manuals." But here's a helpful tip.

Being a parent is probably the most awesome and responsible job anyone could have. But as it's often said, "Kids don't come with instruction manuals." But here's a helpful tip.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What Is an Eclectic Psychotherapist?

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on June 6, 2021

Eclectic therapists use a variety of methods and techniques, rather than adhering to a specific school of psychological treatment. Here's why that's not always a good thing.

Eclectic therapists use a variety of methods and techniques, rather than adhering to a specific school of psychological treatment. Here's why that's not always a good thing.

Health
What the CDC Has All Wrong

Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. on April 30, 2021

The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a disturbing error in the CDC's current charter that is reflected in the medical healthcare system.

The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a disturbing error in the CDC's current charter that is reflected in the medical healthcare system.