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Creativity isn’t reserved for artists alone—it plays a vital role across professions and life roles. For many people, creative expression is closely tied to well-being, influencing mood, vitality, social connection, and even a sense of meaning or spirituality.

In my latest Psychology Today blog post, I explore research on what helps creativity flourish—and what quietly shuts it down. I also offer practical, research-informed ways to bring creativity back to the center of an increasingly frenetic life:

1. Remember that creativity is essential fuel for well-being.

2. Find and protect spaces for creative time.

3. Let your mind wander (yes, permission to daydream).

4. Use

Problematic AI chatbot use could rise rapidly over the next decade, especially as AI becomes more embedded in our lives. It’s estimated that most people prompt around 3 times a day, but for some it could be upward of 50 times a day. In my latest Psychology Today blog post, I talk about the warning signs of AI dependence and some strategies to combat it:

1) Identify the job you’re asking AI to do
2) Re-establish connection with your own judgement
3) Set “consulting hours” for chatbots
4) Don’t outsource first drafts of your thinking
6) Interrupt reassurance-seeking loops
7) … Read the Full Post »

In this 30-minute webinar, I share 4 strategies to enhance your listening skills, drawing from my 15+ years experience in the practice and training of motivational interviewing.

Last week, I had a great conversation with Jake Panasevich where we talked about positive psychology, men’s health, and well-being in sports. Jake creates safe spaces for men to practice yoga, which recognizes that men may have different needs when it comes to the practice. Low flexibility, having difficulty keeping up, and feelings of embarrassment are a few potential barriers in traditional yoga classes. I can really relate to the low flexibility part! Just sitting on a mat with my legs crossed is often a painful experience for me. Anyway, if you’re interested in learning more about Jake’s classes, check … Read the Full Post »

I’m offering 3 well-being workshops in virtual and in-person formats: A Happier You, Habits of Happiness, and Mind & Build. Each workshop is customizable for your group and organization, with pre-workshop assessment and detailed post-session feedback. Learn more here.

My 3-part “Building Habits of Happiness” series is returning to St. Joe’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia in 2024. I’m looking forward to working with the 9th grade class to awaken their collective and individual optimism, growth potential, value-based decision-making, and positive connections.  I’m looking forward to continuing our work together!