Labels, particularly when applied to human beings and their behavior, can have a surprisingly polarizing effect, regardless of the label’s efficacy. Some people resist labels altogether, while others ...

These are difficult times. Many of us are feeling isolated from others and a sense of disconnection from what matters to us. And the hits keep coming. In 2023, former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy ...

The most common private dilemmas and heartaches I hear in parent coaching converge into this sentiment: “My adult child pulls away, and I feel like I’m chasing them.” The parents I work with describe ...

An exceptional science-fiction story is more than clever entertainment. It can launch readers into fantastic settings and exciting events while also forcing deeper considerations of reality, ...

The return of male cheerleaders to the NFL has reignited debates over gender, athleticism, and masculinity. The Minnesota Vikings’ debut of two (fabulous) male cheerleaders has drawn both praise and ...

In the beginning was the Word. -John 1:1, King James Bible I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. -Emily Dickinson, Letters Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most ...

The feeling of joy can come from many sources. Maybe you’re staring at one of your favorite works of art, lost in its brushstrokes as your imagination takes over. Was that a face you saw in the ...

Few lines in cinema history are as instantly recognizable—or as effortlessly cool—as Clint Eastwood’s “Go ahead, make my day.” ...

Social media is a window to the world and the new public square, and media and communications psychology offers a "new collar ...

Camus teaches us that even in an absurd, indifferent world, we can cultivate resilience and happiness by actively creating ...

Gaslighting emerged from the thriller film Gaslight (1944), which pitted the devious Charles Boyer character against a frail ...

Discover how to escape decision fatigue, harness psychology, and shift from constant firefighting to lasting flourishing.