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Therapy Isn’t Enough

Therapy is great. Cognitive therapy is a powerful intervention that has helped millions of people overcome depression, anxiety, and other psychological challenges. There are many types of cognitive therapy, but most focus on helping “people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.” Therapists show clients how their “automatic negative thoughts … contribute to and worsen emotional difficulties,… Read More »Therapy Isn’t Enough

5 Ways To Spend Money That’ll Actually Make You Happier

The old adage that money doesn’t buy happiness is generally true. Beyond the level of income required to live comfortably, making extra money doesn’t increase people’s happiness.1 And spending money on stuff, like a new car or a bigger TV, won’t make you any happier in the long run. You’ll get a short burst of pleasure from the purchase, but you’ll quickly get used to having the upgraded version of… Read More »5 Ways To Spend Money That’ll Actually Make You Happier

Being a Health Nut Isn’t Crazy

When I was a kid back in the early ’90s, there was a woman in our neighborhood whom we would often see jogging or riding her bike. She was incredibly fit. And I distinctly remember my mom commenting that she was “such a health nut.” People who chose salads over cheeseburgers and people who said no to dessert also earned the “health nut” designation. At the time, I didn’t question… Read More »Being a Health Nut Isn’t Crazy

Marriage Advice for Myself

My partner and I got engaged last month. (Yay!) Christina and I are very excited and eagerly planning our wedding. But while this is an important milestone in our relationship, I know that there’s nothing magical about marriage. A loving, lifelong partnership isn’t something that just happens; it’s something you create. So, in an effort to help with that creation, I’ve written the following marriage advice for myself. Perhaps you’ll… Read More »Marriage Advice for Myself

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