Must be liked by dogs (especially LuLu)
by Kristina Wilder, M.A. There is a totally adorable dog where I work. It’s nice to come to work, in off of the noisy and busy street, and see a cute little puppy running around. However, a vast majority of
Imperare sibi maximum imperium est- What do Seneca and Black Friday have in common?
by Fabian Boie, M.S. We just celebrated Thanksgiving- a time to be grateful for everything we have and to recognize the blessings in our lives. We again rediscovered the faces, the voices and the warm touch of our loved ones,
Irrationality of Decision Making
by Merav Harris, M.S. I recently read a study suggesting that individual’s decision making is altered depending on the congruency between brand valiance (either liked or not liked) and a deck of cards on a gambling task. This study suggests
What would you tell a friend to do?
by Rebecca Eliason, M.S. It’s so easy to give advice to friends, family members, and people we don’t even know so well. Someone tells us a problem and within moments we have clear solutions to fix the problems of the
Never Give Up! YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK!
by Alina Boie, M.S. I recently saw some inspirational videos that made me rethink and readjust my idea of life. Our society in a way builds a sense of selfishness in each of us. Although technology connects us to people
Carpe Diem
by Fabian Boie, M.S. I have recently spent a couple of days with some very dear friends in Chicago, IL. It was first time visiting this emblematic city of the US and I liked it. It was cold indeed, and
The Achy Breaky Heart
by Mary Russell, M.S. In my work with teenagers at the Institute and in school settings, the issue of heartbreak is an almost inevitable point of discussion. Perhaps it’s the hormones or the freshness of the hurt, but when you
The Road Less Traveled
by Eric Sudler, M.S. Too often in real life situations, people only assume two possible paths to choose from. I can get angry and shout or I can keep my mouth shut. I must rigidly stick to my diet or
I Want It, And I Want It Now!
by Alina Boie, M.S. We live in a world full of instant self- gratification and we have little patience to wait or delay access to our “treats”. Almost everything nowadays is at a click of a button- literally! It is
A Play on Words
by Malek Mneimne, M.A. [It is a typical Sunday evening. Demandingness, Awfulizing, Ratings of Worth, and Frustration Intolerance sit by a lit fireplace in the living room. Awfulizing and Ratings of Worth are reclined, reading magazines. Demandingness and Frustration Intolerance