How to Prepare Yourself for a Healthy Relationship: 12 Key Steps

One of the most important questions you can ask yourself isn’t “How do I find the right person?” but rather “How do I become the person I need to be to find the right relationship?” Relationship readiness isn’t just about being single for a certain amount of time—it’s about developing the Emotional intelligence, Self-awareness, and […]

What is “Healthy” Spirituality or Religion?

As a psychologist, I am a scientist of human behavior. I am accountable to what can be understood scientifically through empiricism. And yet empiricism is not the only method we use to explore reality. Michael Polanyi, a philosopher of science, introduced the concept of “personal knowledge,” arguing that personal experiences and intuition also play a […]

Is It Healthy to Forgive Yourself?

From an early age, many of us are encouraged to apologize to those we have hurt. “Say sorry to your brother.” “Apologize to your friend for taking her toy.” And this only continues as we get older. Musicians from John Lennon to Justin Bieber have written hit songs about the importance of saying sorry. In […]