I’m summarizing (and adding my own thoughts) to a recent article on MSNBC’s website entitled, “Need to Recharge Your Brain? Step Outside” by Andrea Thompson. […]
Thinking Fast Can Improve Your Mood
This is based on an article in the Feb/Mar 2009 issue of Scientific American Mind. Several studies by researchers at Princeton and Harvard indicate that […]
Social Comparisons – Working for You or Against
We often compare ourselves to others. We are social creatures, and it’s natural for us to do this. In a way, we are trying to […]
Lost "Control" of My Thoughts
I was recently watching a docudrama called “Control” that chronicled the rise of the punk/new wave group Joy Division and troubled front man Ian Curtis. […]
Self-Liberation Through Actions
Our actions can have a huge affect on our emotional well-being. One of the benefits of focusing on changing our behavior is that it is […]
Igniting Emotions
Our emotions are typically elicited by our thoughts. Situations, in a sense, are neither bad nor good…they just are. It is our thoughts about the […]
Sleep Loss Linked to Psychiatric Disorders
I recently ran across a new study that illuminates the negative effects of sleep deprivation on emotional regulation (a link to it as at the […]
The Importance of Physical Exercise
My previous blog was about the importance of sleep, and I think physical exercise is equally important. We’ve all heard it – the mind, body, […]
The Importance of Sleep
There are several simple things that you can try to improve your emotional and physical well-being. One of these is getting enough sleep. The importance […]