'Esquire' Claims We've Become More Angry

An article on Esquire magazine begins with this quote in bold capital letters:

WE THE PEOPLE ARE PISSED. THE BODY POLITIC IS BURNING UP. AND THE ANGER ...

The Necessity of Sadness

A fascinating article on Christianity Today about Pixar's film Inside Out reminds us that sadness is also a necessary (but sometimes lost) part of ...

Are Worriers More Intelligent?

Do you worry a lot? If so, we have some good news for you. According to recent research, worriers have a higher IQ than non-worriers. From Slate: "The ...

Tylenol May Dull More than Pain

The same medication that you take for sore muscles or minor headaches might be affecting more than your physical health. The active ingredient in Tylenol ...

An Awe-Inspired Life

Remember those times when you have gazed at a wonderful painting, hear beautiful music, or see the beautiful colors of a sunset? You know that feeling, ...

'Money can't make you happy, but it can make you less sad.'

This, according to research from U.S. Census data, tracking income and reported levels of happiness. Psychologist Kostadin Kushley "... found that ...

Be Still, My Beating Hearts

Pause for a moment. Close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Try to feel your heart beating. Can you feel the pump pump of that little engine inside your ...

Author Tries to Find a "Cure" for His Anxiety

In an article in The Atlantic magazine, Scott Stossel shares openly about his lifelong attempts to deal with the anguish of anxiety. From an early age ...

Why Rejection Feels Like Physical Pain

When we experience relational hurts (whether through actions, words, or lack of encouragement), we often use phrases like "She broke my heart," ...

Girl Carves the Word "EMPTY" into Her Skin

Psychologist Madeline Levine has been counseling teenagers for over 25 years, but recently Levine has begun to see a new breed of unhappy teenagers—smart, ...