Taming Perfectionism: Why a Sense of Entitlement is Based on Fear

Have you ever heard of mental filtering? Do you recall any experiences of it? How is the mind able to … More

The People-Pleaser Within: Why It’s Important to Know the Difference Between Being Liked and Respected

Parents often ask themselves: How much do I want my child to love me? Black and white thinking can, sometimes, … More

Why I Love the Buccaneers

Imagine being a fan of a sports team called “The Yucks.” Now, imagine a kid living in Brooklyn, NY being … More

Why a Life Without Pride Just Isn’t Worth Living

My undergraduate ancient philosophy professor said to us, “Don’t ever feel satisfied; you’ll become complacent.” According to him, pride and … More

Dear Young Therapist: You Don’t Have to Be An Idealist and Try to Save the World

Millennials are whiners. God, I’ve heard that so many times. An article by a prominent psychiatrist was recently published in … More

Being like Ali: How the World’s Greatest Boxer Can Help Us Become Less Reactive When Arguing

I write blogs because I can’t write a book. I can’t write a book because I can’t imagine having spent … More

The Strength of a Friendship: How I Abandoned Conspiracy Theories

Diamond Dallas Page said, “Never underestimate the power of someone believing in you.” That hit me! Immediately I was reminded … More

Why Should I Continue to Hope?: A Philosophical Analysis of Romantic Idealism

I’ve asked myself so many times: should I stop dreaming? It’s sort of a cliché that the young are idealists … More

Emotional Reasoning: What Psychology and Philosophy Sometimes Get Wrong about the Utility of Our Emotions

“Nothing is more usual in philosophy, and even in common life, than to talk of the combat of passion and … More

Punishing Myself: Why We’re So Hard on Ourselves and How We Can Stop

Can you recall a time in your life when you let down someone whom you admired? When you did, what … More