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

Reframing Perfectionism: Knowing the Difference Between Absolute and Relative Perfection Can Alleviate Your Inner Struggles

One of the questions I get asked most frequently is: what can I do about my perfectionism? People understand where … More

Most of my life, people told me that I was too hard on myself. I seemed to have always wanted … More

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

In the last few weeks, I’ve been re-learning fundamental statistical concepts in order to better understand psychological research. In the … More

Lately, I’ve been coming to terms with one of my major professional decisions. For years, I went back and forth … More

Out of the various mental health related issues I’ve dealt with, rejection sensitivity has to be the most difficult. We’re … More

“If he/she wanted to he/she would” is the most overused and misguided phrase in consolation. By saying it, the person … More

My brain has a tendency to exaggerate. Sometimes, my mind idealizes and makes me believe that some goal I’m working … More

“Now if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth, but you gotta be willing … More