People tell me in therapy that they have or want to find their soulmate. I’m really not sure what that means. Murray’s new book, The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Getting Ahead defines soulmate as your closest friend to whom you are sexually attracted.
You’ve seen it in movies: a woman misses her boyfriend and clings to his hoodie or T-shirt, breathing in his scent like it’s a lifeline. That scene isn’t just Hollywood fluff. Science shows that smell has real power when it comes to attraction. One famous study put this to the test. Women smelled T-shirts worn…
In August, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law requiring mental health screenings for all public-school students in grades three through twelve. At first glance, this may sound like a good idea—after all, who wouldn’t want to identify a child who is depressed and in need of support? But is mandating school-based screenings really the…
When most people hear the word stress, they think of sleepless nights, weight gain, forgetfulness, and even heart problems. But not all stress is harmful. In fact, there’s a type of stress that can actually help you. The Power of Positive Stress Known as eustress, this positive form of stress can boost motivation, focus, and performance. It’s the…