The Power of Positive Thinking: How to Train Your Brain to Be Happier About Saving
In ?The Power of Positive Thinking: How to Train Your Brain to Be Happier About Saving? on LearnVest.com, Dr. Sack discusses whether you can rewire your brain to feel rewards from saving money rather than spending. Dr. Sack explains that studies suggest about 30% of someone?s impulsivity may be attributed to genetics and that impulsivity goes hand-in-hand with addiction issues. Read the entire article here.
Do You Have a Harmless Addiction?
In this HER Radio segment with Dr. Pamela Peeke, Dr. Sack explains that everyday activities that you may find to be therapeutic (like shopping, tanning, or exercising) have the potential to become just as addictive and destructive as drugs and alcohol. Dr. Sack then talks about how your gender, genes, family upbringing, and mental health issues all increase your risk of developing a dependency. He also shares how you can seek proper treatment. Listen to the entire show below:
