Looking at the Wackness: How the Way We Think about the World Can Prevent Us from Seeing the Good in Our Lives

Ten years ago, a poignant film titled The Wackness was released. It chronicled the summer of a lonesome teenage boy named Luke … More

The Freedom of Logic: How Changing the Way You Think Can Make You Independent

“Findings from a multitude of research literatures converge on a single point: People are credulous creatures who find it very … More

Barriers to Love and Intimacy

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a passionate love affair, wanting to spend each minute and every … More

The Toxicity of Both Positive and Negative Thinking

A prominent theme in pop psychology is the notion of positive thinking and its purported health benefits. We’re told that … More

My Struggle with Anxiety

If death is the antithesis and killer of life, then anxiety comes in at a very close second. The most … More

How Overprotecting Your Child Impedes Their Growth: The Downside of Being a Helicopter Parent

Being someone who’s grown-up with an overprotective parent, I know how difficult it is to feel confident, and competent, in … More

Self-Worth Increases Relationship Standards

It seems as though each cultural blog and website you go on deals with issues in relationships, in particular difficulties … More

Our Misuse of Language and How It Affects Our Health

There’s a well-known, and sometimes detested, tradition in the field of analytic philosophy which pertains to the use of language, … More

So, You Think You Can Dance?

Tonight, I learned how to dance! No, seriously. For the first time in my life, thanks to the recommendation from … More

How Can I Stop Feeling Worthless?: Learning How to Manage Your Self-Image

Beauty, status, intelligence, respect, and power: the aspects of life which we covet the most, but the aspects of life … More