Everybody would like to be happy. Research has shown that, in nation after nation, university students rate being happy as extremely important and valuable (6.39 on a 7 point scale). Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, a very popular Harvard psychologist, has…
You need to plan for the planning fallacy!
We’re at the beginning of a new University year. Fresh start. You’ve got your course outlines; you (hopefully) have looked at tests, assignments and other due dates. This time, you plan on staying on top of things. Good for you!…
It’s not always easy
Hello and welcome to my new blog: It’s Not Always Easy. I’m Dr. Rhonda Gilby. For over 30 years, I’ve been a clinical psychologist, working with people who are struggling to cope with various difficulties in their lives. Also, for…