By understanding negativity bias, we can learn to recognize when it’s at work, name it for what it is, and take steps to balance the scales.
We live in a world full of differing beliefs, perspectives, and realities. At home, at work, or at the grocery store, we are going to find ourselves in difficult conversations at some point. It might seem easier to avoid these discussions altogether, but the cost of avoidance is often disconnection from those we care about
Do you ever feel like something is just….missing in your life? So maybe you buy an expensive car, a new house, change jobs, and yet, there’s still a sense of “not enough”. Dr Adam Dorsay has worked with Silicon Valley executives, people struggling with PTSD, athletes and adolescent gang members. They all experience that sense
In a world that values resilience and toughness, sensitivity can be misunderstood. If you’re feeling “too sensitive”—whether in response to criticism, stress, or empathic overload, you are SO not alone. With so many of us on edge these days, trying to control our emotions (for so many reasons), the roller coaster of emotions can feel
This week on the Mindful Social Podcast! Say hello again to Susan Kaiser-Greenland! Susan’s new book, Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life, showcases her trademark practical yet joyful approach to wisdom practices with 50 mindfulness tools to help navigate the grind of modern everyday life. Drawing from global wisdom traditions and scientific insights,
How many times have you encountered a physician who really listened to you, and you felt not only heard but that the person you were talking with seemed …well, grounded? It’s very possible that your physician is part of a growing cohort of healthcare professionals that are taking the path that my guest, Dr. Jonathan
On Mindful Social this week, I’m chatting with Maria Ross. She’s an empathy advocate, speaker, trainer, author, and podcaster devoted to helping forward-thinking leaders and brands embrace radical success through empathy. This is Maria’s second spot on the show when we spoke about her book The Empathy Edge, and her new book, “The Empathy Dilemma:
Are you chasing happiness like a butterfly, only to have it flit just out of reach? Social media feeds bombard you with images of perfect lives, and that nagging feeling of discontentment just won’t go away. Maybe you’ve achieved some goals, but the joy feels fleeting. What if there’s a better path to lasting happiness,
Positive psychology is sometimes dismissed as “merely happiness science,” focusing on the pursuit of joy. Those who say that are overlooking the amazing impact positive psychology brings to every aspect of our lives. It not only contributes to our personal well-being by promoting self-awareness, purpose, and living life with meaning but also to our abilities
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