EXCERPT: DO mingle with people beyond your usual circle. “Meeting someone outside of your social circle allows things to naturally develop,” says Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles psychologist who specializes in relationships. You are free from connections to your ex—not to mention reminders of him or her. Plus, just putting yourself out there and…
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…
