Why We Love Talking About Ourselves
People just love to talk. We communicate with each other all day long through text messages, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions. Language is a powerful communication tool that enables us to connect, to...
How To Conquer Fear From A Man Who Swims With Sharks
William Winram is a record-holding free diver (no cage, no breathing apparatus) and a chance encounter with a shark over 25 years ago changed his life for the better. He was spearfishing for his...
How To Get Out Of The Friend Zone
Have you ever found yourself attracted to someone who initially didn’t float your boat?
A recent study at the University of Texas explores the science underlying a change of heart and how perceptions of attractiveness...
Mending a Broken Heart: A How-To
Remember that scene in Clueless, where Cher kind of makes fun of Tai for wanting to burn the few things she associates with her late relationship with Elton? Turns out, Tai was right. Burn,...
Choral Fixation: The Power of Group Singing
In the United States alone, more than 23 million adults sing in groups every week. Why? Because there’s a direct link between music and mood, so much so that there’s a whole branch of...
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Self-Care?
During an airline safety demonstration, the flight attendant instructs you to put on your oxygen mask before assisting others if the cabin loses pressure. They tell you this for good reason. If you run...