Why You Should Read Difficult Books
People now consume entertainment like never before. At the flick of a switch you can order almost any…
How to Be More Self-Reliant
It is often said that the inhabitants of rich, modern societies lack the self-reliance of their ancestors. But…
Oscar Wilde and the Value of Suffering
When most people think of Oscar Wilde they think of a daring, flamboyant wit rebelling against the dull,…
The Nature of Addiction
In 2011, the American Society of Addiction Medicine reclassified addiction as a “chronic brain disorder.” Unsurprisingly, some were…
Coming Through Life’s Traumas
Everyone experiences trauma. Parents age and die, marriages suddenly end, and businesses collapse. Life is full of distressing…
How to Reinvent Yourself and Change Your Life
Do you ever wake up, look in the mirror, sigh and think “you again!”? Maybe you have just…
How to Stand Up for Yourself
No matter how pleasant, charming, and well-mannered you may try to be, sooner or later you will have…
The Nature of Depression: Symptoms, Types and Psychological Theories
Depression is so common that some now speak of it as a modern epidemic. And yet, despite this,…
What Is Existential Psychotherapy?
Even those with little interest in psychology have usually heard of therapies like CBT and Psychoanalysis. Existential psychotherapy,…