Three evidence-based rules that help people lose fat sustainably
A doctor's approach to losing fat: maintain a sustainable calorie deficit, prioritize protein at every meal, and focus on lifestyle fit over diet perfection.
Opinion
Accept, grow, serve: a psychologist’s three-step guide to optimal living
The piece is an opinion essay grounded in the author’s clinical experience and spiritual reflection; it cites no peer-reviewed studies. Nevertheless, its themes align with research showing that (a) acceptance-based interventions improve well-being, and (b) prosocial action boosts happiness. Life…
New Yorkers seek quick comfort from psychics when traditional therapy feels slow
Some New Yorkers frustrated by the price, waiting lists, and emotional work required in conventional talk-therapy are turning instead to psychics for guidance. Clients say tarot or medium sessions feel more immediate and “soul-level,” especially after the stress of the…
videoLove your enemies: a buddhist guide to defeating anger, ego, and self-loathing
In their collaborative work Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier, Robert Thurman and Sharon Salzberg delve into the profound concept of “enemies,” both external and internal, that obstruct our path to…
Understanding emotional overreactions as echoes of past trauma improves adult communication
Emotional reactions in adult relationships can be disproportionate because they are linked to unresolved childhood trauma rather than the current interaction. Recognizing that intense responses may not be about the present situation helps to depersonalize conflicts and reduces escalation. This…
We create a false self in early life to meet external expectations and cope with childhood experiences – James Hollis
James Hollis explores the psychological and spiritual upheaval of midlife as a necessary and meaningful rite of passage. Drawing from Jungian concepts, he introduces the idea of the “provisional personality” – a false self formed in childhood to meet external…
The Peak-End Rule explains why we judge relationships by their most intense moments and how they end
The peak-end rule of love explains why we judge relationships by their most intense moments and how they end, ignoring the average of our daily life together.
Personal growth leads to spiritual awakening by expanding awareness beyond the ego
Developmental awakening maps the journey from ego to awareness. Learn how personal growth expands your perspective and leads to a spiritual waking up.
The scarcity principle explains why we chase unavailable partners and how an abundance mindset builds real love
The scarcity principle traps us in chasing distant partners. Shift to an abundance mindset to stop settling and find secure, real love.