Shilagh A Mirgain, PhD

Getting to know the ratio for positive relationships

Think about a person in your life it feels good to spend time with: a friend, family member, partner/spouse, coworker or even a neighbor. Do you usually walk away feeling like you had more energy -- or even happy?

Climbing Kilimanjaro: What it took for one woman to get to the top

Here, a doctor she shares her personal reflections of the journey up Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, and what helped her achieve success.

Listening and the power of your presence

The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen, but we've forgotten this art.

Why confidence matters

We spend a lot of time and effort developing our skills and abilities, but there's one key element that can hold us back despite all of our efforts: our confidence.

Grit and the psychology of mental toughness

When it comes to pursuing our goals in life, what matters most? It's easy to assume talent, or maybe intelligence... plus one magic ingredient: mental toughness.

Learning the 5 different love languages

What are love languages? They're 5 person-specific techniques you should know to let people know you care about them and are grateful they are in your life.

How to make new friends even after you’re all grown up

Research has found that people's friendship networks have shrunk over the last 35 years. So how do we, as adults, make new friends?

4 reasons you really should use up your vacation time

Americans leave about 429 million vacation days unused every year. Here's why you need take a real vacation - for your health and well-being.

Dealing with peer pressure when you’re an adult

Here, a doctor offers some advice for how to stay true to yourself in the face of peer pressure, even when you're an adult.

The importance of emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence refers to our ability to navigate relationships and social complexities in a positive way. So what can it do for you?

Can what you think affect how you feel?

Is the key to being happy as simple as thinking of the glass as half-full rather than half-empty?

Non-medicinal techniques to manage migraine headaches

Suffer from migraine headaches? Here are some non-medicinal behavioral strategies you can try to get the pain under control.

How kindness can lead to happiness

Research indicates that people who engage in acts of kindness actually become happier over time. And it's good for your health, too.

Author Shilagh A Mirgain, PhD

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