Even in times of world and personal turmoil, the symbolism of Thanksgiving, gratitude for our lives, families and friends, achievements and freedoms, is particularly meaningful.

Self-Help

How to Upgrade Your Mindset to Succeed in Life

By Gustavo Razzetti on November 12, 2019 in The Adaptive Mind

Your success and happiness depend on your mindset. Your beliefs, the way you see the world, shape your behaviors. Here's how to upgrade your mindset for the better.

Your success and happiness depend on your mindset. Your beliefs, the way you see the world, shape your behaviors. Here's how to upgrade your mindset for the better.

Therapy

The Single Most Common Question I Get as a Psychologist

By Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in Never Binge Again

Ever wanted to spend a day in the shoes of a psychologist? A few potent thoughts about the questions we get most often might be just the thing!

Ever wanted to spend a day in the shoes of a psychologist? A few potent thoughts about the questions we get most often might be just the thing!

Depression

Depression is a Parasite

By Dan Bates, LMHC, MAML on November 12, 2019 in Mental Health Nerd

Depression doesn't have to be your destiny. Follow these 10 steps to make your mind an inhospitable environment for the depression parasite.

Depression doesn't have to be your destiny. Follow these 10 steps to make your mind an inhospitable environment for the depression parasite.

Burnout

Are You an “Extra Miler”? Watch Out for Burnout

By Susan Biali Haas M.D. on November 12, 2019 in Prescriptions for Life

Are you the one who always goes the extra mile at work? If you're always willing to help, and consistently go above and beyond, here's why you absolutely must not overdo it.

Are you the one who always goes the extra mile at work? If you're always willing to help, and consistently go above and beyond, here's why you absolutely must not overdo it.

Aging

Review: The Kominsky Method, Season Two

By Lloyd I Sederer M.D. on November 12, 2019 in Therapy, It’s More Than Just Talk

As the parts in our body wear out or are taken over by disease, how can the question not be: Is life finite?

As the parts in our body wear out or are taken over by disease, how can the question not be: Is life finite?

Work

Influential Leaders

By Sarah Greenberg, MFT on November 12, 2019 in Life's Work

Want to know how to unlock your whole team's potential? Hint: It's one small mindset shift.

Want to know how to unlock your whole team's potential? Hint: It's one small mindset shift.

Happiness

Ski-Mountaineering and Self-Knowledge

By Ned Morgan on November 12, 2019 in In the Mountains

Can moving through mountains improve your outlook? One athlete's perspective.

Can moving through mountains improve your outlook? One athlete's perspective.

Creativity

The Music and Magic of Singing

By Jennifer Hamady on November 12, 2019 in Finding Your Voice

As a vocal coach and therapist, I see firsthand how the mind and voice affect and can enhance one another.

As a vocal coach and therapist, I see firsthand how the mind and voice affect and can enhance one another.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

How Do Adverse Childhood Events Impact Us?

By Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in Compassion Matters

Adverse childhood experiences have a lasting impact on our mental and physical health. But can positive childhood experiences help protect those who've been affected by trauma?

Adverse childhood experiences have a lasting impact on our mental and physical health. But can positive childhood experiences help protect those who've been affected by trauma?

Self-Help

How to Stop Feeling Insecure

By Tina Gilbertson LPC, BC-TMH on November 12, 2019 in Constructive Wallowing

Here's a simple tool for coping with (and healing from) chronic insecurity. Start practicing today for long-term results.

Here's a simple tool for coping with (and healing from) chronic insecurity. Start practicing today for long-term results.

Media

The Psychology of Space Films

By Rami Gabriel Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in Me, the Self, and I

If cinema reveals our dreams, then the lonely characters in space films are simply representations of us on earth cosseted by beaming screens and cut off from human contact.

If cinema reveals our dreams, then the lonely characters in space films are simply representations of us on earth cosseted by beaming screens and cut off from human contact.

Depression

Has Switching to Standard Time Decreased Our Vitamin D Levels?

By Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in The Antidepressant Diet

Shorter hours of daylight and the cooler temperatures tend to keep people indoors, and thereby not receiving Vitamin D from the sunshine. This nutrient is crucial to good health.

Shorter hours of daylight and the cooler temperatures tend to keep people indoors, and thereby not receiving Vitamin D from the sunshine. This nutrient is crucial to good health.

Stress

Emotional States Matter in Service Operations Settings

By Researchers from MIT Sloan on November 12, 2019 in Definitive Dialog

The impact of traumatic events is not only an emotional matter for those in stressful jobs, but also has immediate short-term implications for organizational performance. By Jónas Oddur Jónasson, Ph.D.

The impact of traumatic events is not only an emotional matter for those in stressful jobs, but also has immediate short-term implications for organizational performance. By Jónas Oddur Jónasson, Ph.D.

Work

Don’t Hire for Culture Fit

By David Burkus on November 12, 2019 in Creative Leadership

Hiring for culture fit might not yield the culture you want.

Hiring for culture fit might not yield the culture you want.

Therapy

Finding Meaning in Life Through Philosophy and Psychotherapy

By Paul Thagard Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in Hot Thought

Psychotherapy helps people find meaning in their lives by reflecting on their feelings. Philosophy complements this process by examining what is objectively meaningful.

Psychotherapy helps people find meaning in their lives by reflecting on their feelings. Philosophy complements this process by examining what is objectively meaningful.

Health

Understanding Hoarding Relationships

By Elaine Birchall, MSW, RSW, and Suzanne Cronkwright on November 12, 2019 in Conquer the Clutter

Why can't you let stuff go? Here's how to recognize your attachment issues.

Why can't you let stuff go? Here's how to recognize your attachment issues.

Child Development

Risky Behavior Among Teenage Boys May Be Contagious

By Art Markman Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in Ulterior Motives

The stereotype for teenagers (particularly teenage boys) is that they engage in risky behavior. A central question is the role of social influences on this risky behavior.

The stereotype for teenagers (particularly teenage boys) is that they engage in risky behavior. A central question is the role of social influences on this risky behavior.

Aging

Birthday Musings

By Beverly D. Flaxington on November 12, 2019 in Understand Other People

As I approach a significant birthday in early November and think about the advice I often give to my own children, I also think about the younger me.

As I approach a significant birthday in early November and think about the advice I often give to my own children, I also think about the younger me.

Law and Crime

The Holidays Are Almost Here

By Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on November 12, 2019 in Legal Matters

But for divorced families, child custody issues often come to the forefront at this emotional time of year.

But for divorced families, child custody issues often come to the forefront at this emotional time of year.

Sex

Not All Masculinity Is Toxic

By Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in The Future of Intimacy

Why communication in the bedroom often fails.

Why communication in the bedroom often fails.

Relationships

Is Online Courtship the Safest Way to Arrange a Date?

By Wendy L. Patrick, Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in Why Bad Looks Good

Online dating is a popular way to meet prospective partners. But can it really be safer? Research has some surprising answers.

Online dating is a popular way to meet prospective partners. But can it really be safer? Research has some surprising answers.

Animal Behavior

On World Kindness Day Let's Expand Our Compassion Footprint 

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in Animal Emotions

November 13 is World Kindness Day, but every day should be blanketed by respect, benevolence, and compassion for all beings, nonhuman and human.

November 13 is World Kindness Day, but every day should be blanketed by respect, benevolence, and compassion for all beings, nonhuman and human.

Education

Kindergarten Teachers Speak Out for Children’s Happiness

By Peter Gray Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in Freedom to Learn

Kindergarten teachers can see first hand the harmful effects of our education policy for young children. Will they be heard? Will common sense and compassion prevail?

Kindergarten teachers can see first hand the harmful effects of our education policy for young children. Will they be heard? Will common sense and compassion prevail?

Self-Esteem

Self-Love

By Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa on November 12, 2019 in The Upside of Things

You don't need to justify your existence. Start your day by choosing yourself.

You don't need to justify your existence. Start your day by choosing yourself.

Self-Help

Facing the Apocalypse

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in How To Do Life

A thought experiment that can help us live more wisely.

A thought experiment that can help us live more wisely.

Happiness

Can Your Day Use Some Breathing Room?

By Kirsten Bradbury Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Breathing Room

Can you dedicate a few minutes a day to your own mental health? Self-care for clinicians and other stressed professionals begins with slowing down for some deep breaths.

Can you dedicate a few minutes a day to your own mental health? Self-care for clinicians and other stressed professionals begins with slowing down for some deep breaths.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Avoidance: the Biggest Threat to Our PTSD Awareness

By Shaili Jain M.D. on November 11, 2019 in The Aftermath of Trauma

I can tell, from the look on my patient’s face, that I am the last person he wants to see. Unfortunately, he has little choice.

I can tell, from the look on my patient’s face, that I am the last person he wants to see. Unfortunately, he has little choice.