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If she or he loves opera, surprise her or him with two opera tickets. Even better, take a piece of colored paper and some colored markers, draw a big red heart in the middle and fill it with what you ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

We can all get down on ourselves when we find ourselves single on Valentine’s Day; we just want to crawl into a hole and let this day hurry up and be over. One way to build a sense of strength and confidence and poise ... linkedin.com/feed/?trk=sem-…

We can all get down on ourselves when we find ourselves single on Valentine’s Day; we just want to crawl into a hole and let this day hurry up and be over. One way to build a sense of strength and confidence and poise ... linkedin.com/feed/?trk=sem-…

Moving from suffering to love isn’t easy. In this episode of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Laura Brazan and I explore the emotional journey grandparents face when stepping into unexpected caregiving roles. Join Laura and I as we discuss ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

How are your goals and values different? Actually, the difference between goals and values lies at the core of your unhappiness. You likely believe that attaining a goal—getting that promotion, getting married, whatever—will bring ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

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When it comes to what you were put on this earth to do, no one can give you accurate directions. You can’t click on Waze or Google Maps and, in the box that says “Destination,” type in “Purpose.” While it would certainly simplify the ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

How does this work in practice? If you want to be happy, ditch the happy when thoughts: “I will be happy when I have a partner,” “I will be happy when I get that contract,” “I will be happy when I ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

If you are taking your kids to the playground, can you turn off your phone so you can be truly present in their lives and—while they are either fully engaged with other kids, propelling themselves on a swing or building a castle in the ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

How you do you feel about the direction the world is moving in? I'd like to know, as I 'm doing this survey for an upcoming article series for Psychology Today and would like to hear how you are ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Pick a situation and ask yourself if you are being reasonable in your use of technology. If you are gaming for a few hours after dinner on your tablet or desktop, could you limit your participation to an hour and use the rest of your time to ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

I developed this three-part series (click here: bit.ly/48XZcp5 to start with Part One in Psychology Today) based on my firsthand witnessing of the toll the upcoming holidays is surprisingly taking on a lot of people. I wanted to ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Read our Holiday Letter here: bit.ly/3Yhckj0

I remember a few decades ago when I waited for a new laptop to arrive with bated breath, only to realize after I set it up that I was still stuck with myself. Harvard social psychologist Daniel Gilbert documents myriad instances in which we ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Hello there, I am writing an article for Psychology Today on the challenging emotions many of us are feeling as the holidays approach and could use your help. I have only two questions that I’ve been asking my friends and conference participants, and... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Are you tired of feeling resentment toward someone else, staying in a state of non-forgiveness, anger or frustration? If so, this episode is for you. 💫 Anthony Silard joins Sherianna Boyle to talk about his book Love and Suffering: Break the ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

This is a story of love I experienced personally. I learned what it truly means to accept, to connect with my heart, and to grow. Here’s what I discovered. Read part one of my 4-part series here: bit.ly/48pxK20

Like the child who stays in the candy store too long, at some point we will become sick. Judging from the recent increases in loneliness, depression, narcissism and distrust, we are already experiencing the symptoms of an intractable illness. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

A 2016 study and another study I published in 2018 highlight the importance of being able to healthily express the wide variety of positive and negative emotions we feel. Fear is one of those emotions. Conflate the thoughts from which your fear ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Being a working parent today can feel like a lot. Many of us are juggling responsibilities, searching for support, and trying to stay connected at work and at home. But what does that experience truly look like? We are conducting a research study to ... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…