We use the word “should" because we think if our brains demand something loudly enough, it will change reality—but it won’t, she shares. Saying “I should be happy right now” won’t make you happy.

A knot in the pit of your stomach; a racing mind; sweaty palms; or just a looming sense of dread: However they manifest, ...

Maladaptive daydreaming is excessive fantasy that disrupts daily life. Learn the signs, causes, and evidence-based treatments to regain control.

A new study has found that habit, not conscious choice, dictates the majority of our actions. Helen Coffey asks the experts ...