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The Blame Game

The complete guide to blaming: How to play and how to quit.

Stress
Being a Dog’s Best Friend

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on March 18, 2018

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but the leash pulls both ways. New research offers simple yet promising ways you can make a difference in a dog's life.

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but the leash pulls both ways. New research offers simple yet promising ways you can make a difference in a dog's life.

Motivation
Dr. Bob

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on November 23, 2017

Dr. Robert Goldman has taken goal setting and achievement to a new level. His list of firsts will leave you in awe.

Dr. Robert Goldman has taken goal setting and achievement to a new level. His list of firsts will leave you in awe.

Health
Zen and the Art of Awe

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on October 26, 2017

Awe is not a luxury emotion. Awe makes us nicer and happier and is essential to our physical, psychological and spiritual health; enhancing mindfulness, creativity, and curiosity.

Awe is not a luxury emotion. Awe makes us nicer and happier and is essential to our physical, psychological and spiritual health; enhancing mindfulness, creativity, and curiosity.

Diet
Making Healthy Choices

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on July 24, 2017

A third of Americans are obese and consumers spend more than $50 billion on weight loss. The reasons for the obesity epidemic may surprise you. Hint: Big Brother is trying to help.

A third of Americans are obese and consumers spend more than $50 billion on weight loss. The reasons for the obesity epidemic may surprise you. Hint: Big Brother is trying to help.

Mating
A Story of Personal Loss

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on March 20, 2017

My response to personal loss? I always get what I need; occasionally get what I want. Can I rely on a law of attraction to return it to me or should I hope for an honest soul?

My response to personal loss? I always get what I need; occasionally get what I want. Can I rely on a law of attraction to return it to me or should I hope for an honest soul?

Motivation
New Year's Resolutions Become Dissolutions

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on January 9, 2017

Making New Year's resolutions is simple, easy and pretty much a waste of time. With a 92% failure rate New Year resolutions become dissolutions unless you follow these 8 steps.

Making New Year's resolutions is simple, easy and pretty much a waste of time. With a 92% failure rate New Year resolutions become dissolutions unless you follow these 8 steps.

Decision-Making
Decision-Making Made Ridiculously Simple!

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on July 11, 2016

Decision making can be stressful, It's one of the most important things that we do and we do it about 35,000 times every day. These 8 factors are the key to making wise choices.

Decision making can be stressful, It's one of the most important things that we do and we do it about 35,000 times every day. These 8 factors are the key to making wise choices.

Stress
This Is Your Brain on Stress

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on June 28, 2015

Hey man, don’t stress me out! We’ve all experienced stress from threats (physical, social, and financial), fears, and uncertainty, Stress isn't just in your mind—it's in your brain. Stress changes your brain structure—and not in a good way. Click here to find out how to change it back!

Hey man, don’t stress me out! We’ve all experienced stress from threats (physical, social, and financial), fears, and uncertainty, Stress isn't just in your mind—it's in your brain. Stress changes your brain structure—and not in a good way. Click here to find out how to change it back!

Religion
Do Christians Trust Muslims?

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on May 13, 2015

Does the apparent increase in religious tension between Muslims and Christians adversely affect trust between the two groups. A new study sheds light with both surprising and reassuring results.

Does the apparent increase in religious tension between Muslims and Christians adversely affect trust between the two groups. A new study sheds light with both surprising and reassuring results.

Stress
7 Secrets to Hitting Your Reset Button

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on April 12, 2015

Dr. Michael Roizen's new book, “This Is Your Do-Over,” provides seven secrets to better physical health. Fortunately, these same secrets are also the pathway to positive mental health, happiness, and well-being.

Dr. Michael Roizen's new book, “This Is Your Do-Over,” provides seven secrets to better physical health. Fortunately, these same secrets are also the pathway to positive mental health, happiness, and well-being.

Memory
The Science of Memory

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on March 29, 2015

Memory isn't just about dwelling in the past. Prospective memory is intimately involved in planning and goal-setting for the future. Remembering to remember is tough. Lists, post it notes, strings around fingers, knotted handkerchiefs? How do you remember to remember?

Memory isn't just about dwelling in the past. Prospective memory is intimately involved in planning and goal-setting for the future. Remembering to remember is tough. Lists, post it notes, strings around fingers, knotted handkerchiefs? How do you remember to remember?

Religion
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But...

Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on February 20, 2015

Some refuse to use the term "Islamic Extremists" to describe the terrorist group, ISIS, calling them "Violent Extremists." By attributing cause and accountability, we are better able to define who they are, delineate their mission and goals, and derive solutions to stop them. Naming them DOES NOT blame, or indict non-violent Muslims - not guilt by religious association.

Some refuse to use the term "Islamic Extremists" to describe the terrorist group, ISIS, calling them "Violent Extremists." By attributing cause and accountability, we are better able to define who they are, delineate their mission and goals, and derive solutions to stop them. Naming them DOES NOT blame, or indict non-violent Muslims - not guilt by religious association.