What Is Wisdom? | Psychology Today
‘Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life’ by Dr. Laura Gabayan Source: Redwood Publishing, LLC/Used with permission What is wisdom? Can it be scientifically defined? For millennia, people have defined wisdom in a variety of ways, yet many think, “I know it when I see it.” Can something so important be left to […]
Eight Ways You Can Feel More Hopeful—Even in Dark Times
Should we maintain hope in uncertain times? These days, this question is at the forefront of my mind—and probably many other people’s. Especially when we face political polarization, humanitarian crises at our borders, and the prospect of a warming planet, it’s easy to despair rather than hope. But, according to William Miller, professor emeritus at […]
From Antisemitism to Mental Health
As they embark upon a new academic year, today’s Jewish college students are facing a concerning convergence of crises. Following the October 7 attacks on Israel, the prior school year was marked by a tumultuous period of protests that spurred surging incidents of antisemitic harassment and intimidation, canceled commencement ceremonies, disruptions in access to classes, […]
Is Life Coaching a Good Alternative to Therapy?
Life coach, wellness coach, business coach, weight loss coach, breakup coach—the list goes on and on. All are different titles for similar jobs, with the same limitation: Anyone can claim to be an expert. Health “coaching” alone is a $7.6 billion market in the United States, linked to the wellness and lifestyle medicine industries, as […]
How to Ease Pain and Anxiety Through Meditation
“If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’re going to keep getting what you’re getting. You want change, make some.” ~Courtney C. Stevens If someone looked at my life when I was younger, they would think that I had it all together. I went to college to obtain my bachelor’s […]
Let Your Tears Flow: The Proven Benefits of Crying
“Crying is not a sign of weakness, it’s a courageous expression of emotions that leads to strength.” ~Unknown When was the last time you cried? Tears are often seen as a sign of weakness, but for me, they are a powerful guide that helps me recognize and understand my feelings. In a society that frequently […]
5 Lessons About Change I Learned from Moving to a New City
“You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control how you deal with it.” ~Unknown I recently moved to Florida, a decision thirty years in the making. Growing up in Haiti, I always longed to return to a warm climate. I remember being on our layover in Miami […]
Coddling Your Gen Z Employees Is a Lose-Lose Situation
“Gen Zers are too sensitive.” “Gen Zers can’t take feedback.” “Gen Zers need to be coddled.” These thoughts may have crossed your mind as an employer or manager of Gen Z workers. As a Gen Zer myself, I understand why you might think this. I’ve grown up watching my peers’ parents help them avoid failure […]
How to Turn Shame into Self-Love and Emotional Resilience
“The less we talk about shame, the more control it has over our lives.” ~Brené Brown The pain and suffering I experienced as a child, which I kept hidden for over a decade, was the very seed that gave me the strength, resilience, empathy, authenticity, and courage that I possess today—but only because I surrendered […]
5 Reasons Why Depression Looks Different in Everyone
Globally, over 280 million people have depression. But if you were to ask a random sample of 1,000 people to describe their depression, you would have a low chance of finding two people who have the exact same experience. Why is that? Defining Depression We first need to define depression to understand why it looks […]