Lybi (Libby) Ma

In this engaging talk, Lybi Ma, Executive Editor at Psychology Today and author of How to Be Less Miserable, shares insights on the deceptive nature of our thoughts. She discusses the cultural roots of resilience and contrasts the Western obsession with happiness against more balanced emotional acceptance. Lybi highlights common negative thought patterns that lead to misery, the stress of choice overload, and the importance of self-care. With practical strategies like labeling negative thoughts and finding purpose, she offers tools to break free from mental traps and enhance overall well-being.