It’s hard to say no when someone asks you for a favor. My previous post explained why that is and how to assertively stand your ground to protect your time, money, and self-respect. But it can also be ...

What am I going to do with my life? What really matters to me? How will I leave my mark? These questions can fill us with hope, inspiration, and direction when we have some sense of what the answers ...

More than anything, though, just bear in mind that something is better than nothing, and sooner is better than later. You can ...

Have you ever regretted something you did or didn’t do in life? Ruminating on past mistakes is a downer and can lead to depression or anxiety if it continues unabated. But a new book by psychologist ...

What if you want to make a cheesecake long before a party? This is how far in advance you can make a cheesecake, from no-bake cheesecake to New York-style.

If the last couple years have taught us one thing about managing money, it's that having some savings set aside is crucial. Despite the significance of having savings, however, research shows that 45% ...

When you take on a role as a supervisor, you often start by thinking about how to motivate your direct reports to achieve the mission of the organization and the goals of your unit. Your aim is often ...

There’s only one thing you need to know about making someone open up when they don’t want to: You can’t do it. Even as a therapist, it took me years to figure this out. Please save yourself some time ...

Larry Moore, of Camden, N.J, defied the odds — he snatched his life back from a spiral of destruction. The question is: how? For more than two years straight, Moore was sick, homeless and ...

Answers to common questions about identifying and compassionately addressing issues of anxiety and depression in adolescents. By Matt Richtel Leer en español Health risks in adolescence are undergoing ...

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