The Mirror of My Future Self

Not many people know that I write poetry, and that’s because I’ve only ever shared my poetry with a handful…

“Just”

“Hey, ‘just’ do exactly what I say, and everything will be fine.” “I don’t know why people don’t ‘just’…..” “All…

You Want Praise, Not Feedback

One of the more fascinating human actions is asking for feedback. People ask frequently, “What do you think of….” But…

What You Can Do: Write Now About the COVID-19 Quarantine

Through the years, research has demonstrated that writing about events can significantly shape the way we experience them. In one…

Master Craftsmen

There once was a sword-maker who wanted to be known as the greatest craftsman of his time. To that end,…

Pay Attention to What You Don’t Notice

When I was little, my grandmother used to make hot peanut butter cookies for me. I would sit on a…

Why You Hate Others and They Hate You

Democrats hate Republicans. Republicans hate Democrats. The political hate the apolitical and vice versa. The religious hate atheists. Atheists hate…

Ask Dr. Conte: How Can I Fix Relationships Broken by My Domestic Violence Arrest?

Hi Dr. Conte, I was recently arrested for 4th degree domestic assault (first offense). I have no court date as of…