Author Archives: Dr. Bloom

Did you know that psychology has already answered the question of how to end suffering?! Hard to believe, I know. But it’s true; kind of. Part of this relies on semantics. Let me explain. In life we have both suffering and … Continue reading →

Did you know that more than HALF of your cortex (the surface of your brain) is devoted to processing visual information? In comparison, 8% is reserved for touch and just 3% for hearing. That’s a lot of brain power! Also … Continue reading →

Projection is a psychological tool we use to manage our own discomfort. In short, we subconsciously say, “I don’t want to admit that I feel this way so now I’m going to say that you’re the source.” How many times … Continue reading →

With the change in seasons our moods can take a hit, especially as we enter into shorter days with less sunlight. Fall can kick off this change for many people, both from increased stressors (e.g., back to school) or from … Continue reading →

Being in a bad mood can compound on itself, have you noticed? We tend to see the world through darker shades when we’re feeling rotten and things that wouldn’t have bothered us before seem quite irksome. So how do we … Continue reading →