Anxiety on the Rise in Shanghai, China
How has 2020 impacted anxiety levels in Shanghai, China? Data from Community Center Shanghai suggests anxiety-related issues are on the rise.
Why People Pay $50,000 a Year to Attend Harvard
Harvard University recently announced that despite deciding to allow only 40 percent of its undergraduates to return in the fall, and that all classes would be conducted online, that it would still be charging students $50,000 in tuition fees, for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Shanghai Anxiety: 2019 vs 2020
Data from Community Center Shanghai suggest anxiety and stress are on the rise in Shanghai, China.
Understanding Counseling: An Analogy
If you’re confused about how counseling works, the following analogy might help to clarify a few things.
Alex Honnold: The Anxious Avoider Who Triumphed
In a previous article, I described how the habit of avoiding anxiety-provoking situations can not only prevent growth, it can exacerbate weaknesses. Honnold’s story is fascinating, in part, because unlike the typical ‘anxious avoider’, his aversion to strangers actually facilitated his climbing mastery.
A Note on Why We Sleep
A note highlighting some criticisms of Matthew Walker's bestselling book, Why We Sleep.
When the Cure is Worse than the Disease
Life is one trade-off after another. There are no “solutions,” even though intellectuals and politicians are constantly talking as if there were.
What I Learned from Why We Sleep
Sleep—if you’re like the majority of people living in the developed world, you’re probably not getting enough of it. Matthew Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkley, is here to spell out why that’s a problem. What follows is a selection of the most fascinating (or perhaps terrifying) facts from his bestselling book, Why We Sleep, a forthright look at the dire consequences that can result from a lack of shuteye.
Can’t (or Won’t) Go to the Gym? Try Calisthenics
Can't (or won't) go to the gym? Whether you’re a self-described 'gym rat', reluctant attendee, or complete gymophobe, calisthenics has something to offer.
Jordan B. Peterson’s Support of Corporal Punishment: A Critique
A response to psychologist Jordan Peterson's arguments in favor of corporal punishment.