What’s your name again? The psychology of and power behind remembering names
Zsa Zsa Gabor once said, “I call everyone ‘Darling’ because I can’t remember their name”. More likely she had a paid assistant to remember them for…
Read articleThe Psychology of Workplace Dynamics: It’s ok to be a phony, as long as it is authentic
“Societies are being commodified and virtualized, with everyday life becoming saturated with toxic levels of inauthenticity we’re forced to breathe” –Gilmore & Pine (2007) Here in…
Read articleBiomedical Advances, Documentaries and an International AIDS Conference on US soil: HIV in 2012
As 2013 begins, let us contemplate where we have been and where we are going in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Below are ten key…
Read articleResilience will Rise from the Heartbreak at Sandy Hook
Unspeakable. Disturbing. Heavy heart. Shocking beyond belief. Grief-stricken. Hardiness. Resourcefulness. Mental toughness. Resilience Upon arriving home, I went straight to hugging my little boy. He was…
Read articleWinter Solstice and the Mayan Calendar: The Awakening of My Personal Consciousness
Are you fearful as we near the end of this calendar year? Does the mere mention of December 21 accelerate your heart-rate as if you were running on a treadmill? Do…
Read articleAnd, Let there be Light…Post Sandy and Post Elections
After seven days without power due to Superstorm Sandy, I got my electrical power back. It just also happens to coincide with President Obama winning re-election…
Read articleThe Psychological & Historical Significance of Seven: its Not Just about the Sins!
All hail the number seven, a number of great historical and cross-cultural significance. The number seven impacts you individually and has enormous consequence in your daily…
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