by Elissa Habinsky, M.A., M.S. We live in a digital age where we can reach out to friends, colleagues, and family members 24/7. And while this immediate connection via email or text can be beneficial in certain circumstances, it can
by William Taboas, M.A. It’s the holiday season and the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of us. It’s also a time where there is a lot of planning, traveling, and spending. A time where busy schedules
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. The pursuit of happiness is a cornerstone of the Declaration of Independence and is something that many spend much time, money and effort to try and attain. Happiness, perhaps the prototype of positive emotions, is often
by Brianna Cheney, M.A. For many of us, when we hear a friend, partner or loved one in emotional pain, we want to help them feel better. Our instinctual urge might be to offer practical advice (Have you tried __?
by Elissa Habinsky, M.A., M.S. Have you ever seen parents’ Facebook posts following a long holiday weekend or school vacation? I have. And what I have noticed are two distinct types of posts. The first are those lamenting that the
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. I had a three year old client once who said that she needed candy. When I told her that I couldn’t give her any, she persisted that she really needed the candy. “Why do you really
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. Albert Ellis encouraged the pursuit of hedonic happiness, which can be defined as the seeking of pleasure and the avoidance of pain. However, hedonic happiness is not the same thing as making risky short-term decisions in
by Elissa Habinsky, M.A., M.S. Men and women alike enjoy shopping. People frequent malls, drive long distances to premium outlets and spend hours perusing online sites in an effort to find the goods they desire. However, my best friend from
by William Taboas, M.A. I missed my bus to work yesterday. I must have looked pretty upset, because an older gentleman decided to impart words of wisdom onto me. I’m sure if I didn’t have to wait for the next
By Mark Schiffman, M.S. A Harris poll conducted last week on behalf of the Webby awards reported that while most millennials constantly check their phones, more than half of the respondents said that they think they would be happier if