Mindset by Carol Dweck is about exactly what it sounds like: the power of one’s thinking, how it impacts our lives, and how you can change yours. And as the “Ph.D” on the cover implies, Dweck has researched the hell out of the subject and [...]
The following is a basic guide to holistic trauma therapy. Like most mental health and therapy lingo, the word “trauma” gets thrown around a lot. I first heard it about 10 years ago when I was seeing a therapist for major anxiety and depression. She [...]
Recent evidence suggests conscientiousness is in free fall on a societal level. Here are first steps to help you and your family fight that trend. It’s simultaneously sad and scary: conscientiousness of our population appears to be dipping. The risks are manifold: less conscientiousness means [...]
"The Quiet Revolution" started with Quiet by Susan Cain. Over a decade later, I still recommend you read it, especially if you're an introvert looking to function better in an extrovert's world. TL;DR Corey's Score: 4.5 Stars Who Should Read It: Introverts, psychology nerds, extroverts [...]
I’ve reviewed numerous books over the years, mostly just when I feel like it or feel like I have something to say. But only now have I been given a book specifically for review: Rick Walker's 9 Steps to Build a Meaningful Life. I’m honoured [...]
Does therapy work? Can you actually solve problems just by talking to someone? Recently someone (boldly, which I respect) asked me if you can really solve problems through talk therapy (i.e. “just talking with someone”). I didn’t have time to get into it, and I [...]
Many wonder if couples therapy works, but research is clear: the right interventions can make a lasting difference. Here's how. Like most, there was a time when I didn’t really think that couples therapy could improve my relationship much. My wife and I actually did [...]
Learn how to build a morning routine that works for you and optimizes mental health. Few things are as easily overlooked and yet essential for health and well-being as a morning routine. Routines provide necessary structure to our days. They minimize decision making, which saves [...]
Is being a lone wolf all it's cracked up to be? They’re independent, strong, and have control over their lives with few others around to take up their time. Some like the stoic aura that the archetype carries. Lone wolves are, well, like wolves. Sly, [...]
Moving is full of challenges, but often forgotten is the social upheaval that occurs when we leave friends and/or family behind. What do we do when we find ourselves alone in a new place? We live in a highly mobile world. And I’m not referring [...]
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