Open Gently

Friends

Why It's So Worth It to Reconnect With an Old Friend

Temma Ehrenfeld on October 2, 2024

And yes, they will probably be happy to hear from you.

And yes, they will probably be happy to hear from you.

Personality

You Can Become More Stable Over Time

Temma Ehrenfeld on October 1, 2024

Personality isn't fixed. Most people change over a lifetime. You also can deliberately change behavior and thinking that is hurting you.

Personality isn't fixed. Most people change over a lifetime. You also can deliberately change behavior and thinking that is hurting you.

Mating

I Lost My Spouse, How Do I Date Again?

Temma Ehrenfeld on September 28, 2024

Dating again after being widowed isn't easy. But if you're enthusiastic about meeting someone new, you may be ready.

Dating again after being widowed isn't easy. But if you're enthusiastic about meeting someone new, you may be ready.

Gratitude

How Gratitude Is Good For You

Temma Ehrenfeld on September 26, 2024

Gratitude can be cultivated. It could even help you through a crisis.

Gratitude can be cultivated. It could even help you through a crisis.

Happiness

Do You Live in a Happy Place?

Temma Ehrenfeld on September 24, 2024

If you're surrounded by people who curse a lot in their tweets, you probably live in an unhappy town, a recent study reports.

If you're surrounded by people who curse a lot in their tweets, you probably live in an unhappy town, a recent study reports.

Depression

Birthday Blues: What You Can Do

Temma Ehrenfeld on June 3, 2024

Many people find themselves feeling sad around their birthdays. Here are some ways that you or a loved one can manage the birthday blues.

Many people find themselves feeling sad around their birthdays. Here are some ways that you or a loved one can manage the birthday blues.

Cognition

Are You More Insightful Than Other People?

Temma Ehrenfeld on May 29, 2024

Be cautious if you feel you are more insightful than other people or other groups. This is a standard human cognitive bias.

Be cautious if you feel you are more insightful than other people or other groups. This is a standard human cognitive bias.

BDSM

Is BDSM Okay?

Temma Ehrenfeld on May 19, 2024

People who like kink aren't more likely to have emotional or relationship problems, be sexist, escapist, or child abuse victims.

People who like kink aren't more likely to have emotional or relationship problems, be sexist, escapist, or child abuse victims.

Grief

When You're Grieving, Garden

Temma Ehrenfeld on May 18, 2024

Gardening can be a balm for people in grief. A memorial garden honors your loved one. Here's how.

Gardening can be a balm for people in grief. A memorial garden honors your loved one. Here's how.

ADHD

Who Is Diagnosed With Attention Deficit Disorder?

Temma Ehrenfeld on December 11, 2023

ADHD may be overdiagnosed, and medications may be overprescribed to children who are younger than their classmates.

ADHD may be overdiagnosed, and medications may be overprescribed to children who are younger than their classmates.

Diet

Eating Late Is Really Bad for You

Temma Ehrenfeld on December 7, 2023

It's a bad idea to skip breakfast, delay lunch or dinner, or snack at night. Eating early helps your body clock manage blood sugar and ward off breast cancer.

It's a bad idea to skip breakfast, delay lunch or dinner, or snack at night. Eating early helps your body clock manage blood sugar and ward off breast cancer.

Forgiveness

You Can Stop Holding Grudges

Temma Ehrenfeld on December 6, 2023

Being able to forgive others makes you more resilient. You can learn to let go of anger and bitterness.

Being able to forgive others makes you more resilient. You can learn to let go of anger and bitterness.

Stress

Is Your Child Stressed Out?

Temma Ehrenfeld on November 30, 2023

How to recognize and respond to stress in children.

How to recognize and respond to stress in children.

Boredom

Do You Have Enough Fun?

Temma Ehrenfeld on November 5, 2023

Fun isn't a luxury. It may boost relationships and make you more upbeat and resilient.

Fun isn't a luxury. It may boost relationships and make you more upbeat and resilient.

Attention

Heavy Gaming May Aggravate Attention Problems

Temma Ehrenfeld on November 3, 2023

Too much screen time—especially on games—may aggravate ADHD in kids and 20-somethings. But how do you know how much is too much?

Too much screen time—especially on games—may aggravate ADHD in kids and 20-somethings. But how do you know how much is too much?

Sex

Do You Want to Boost Your Sex Drive?

Temma Ehrenfeld on October 16, 2023

There are good reasons not to have sex. But if you want a stronger sex life, consider medical remedies and slowing down with your partner.

There are good reasons not to have sex. But if you want a stronger sex life, consider medical remedies and slowing down with your partner.

Sex

You Don't Have to Want Sex

Temma Ehrenfeld on October 13, 2023

You're not abnormal if you don't think sex is important or for you.

You're not abnormal if you don't think sex is important or for you.

Health

Artificial Sweeteners May Increase the Risk of Depression

Temma Ehrenfeld on October 1, 2023

Diet sodas may increase your risk of depression, as well as stroke and dementia. Who needs it?

Diet sodas may increase your risk of depression, as well as stroke and dementia. Who needs it?

Anxiety

Anxious? Chewing Gum May Help

Temma Ehrenfeld on September 18, 2023

Chewing sugarless gum may be a simple way to reduce anxiety and increase focus while protecting your teeth and gums.

Chewing sugarless gum may be a simple way to reduce anxiety and increase focus while protecting your teeth and gums.

Self-Help

Self-Help Books That Truly Work

Temma Ehrenfeld on September 12, 2023

Self-help books (or podcasts and websites) can actually help, even with depression.

Self-help books (or podcasts and websites) can actually help, even with depression.