EXCERPT: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People “Knowledge is power, and ignorance is not bliss,” says Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles-based psychologist. “People may not want to face the truth … but in the end, it will hurt them a lot worse,” she says. “You don’t want to be in fairytale lalaland, because…
EXCERPT: Our brains have trouble seeing the bright side. If you’re struggling to find the silver lining and keep jumping to the worst-case scenario, a lack of activity could be to blame. Exercise helps take the edge off and provides an outlet for us to release negative emotions, explains psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD. “Whether it’s…
As autumn arrives in California, have you found yourself feeling worn down? Does it seem as if you don’t enjoy the things you used to like quite as much? During this time of year, when the temperatures drop and it gets darker earlier, feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and/or sadness can occur. Halloween – a…
