What Can You Control?

Let go of the things that are beyond your control and focus on these instead: 1. Your Attention Think of your attention as a flashlight....

Backfire: Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making You Unhappy?

Are you happy? The moment someone asks you this question, you start analyzing how happy you are.  “Am I happy? Am I really happy?” you...

This Gadget is Scientifically-Proven to Help You Lose Weight

As we head into summer, and we are inundated by marketing messages heralding the start of beach season, I’m simultaneously struck by how many...

Defang Your Dread of Mondays

Pretty much everyone hates Mondays but there is an excellent reason to feel a little less hostile towards the first day of the week....

Too Cute to Resist: How Design Influences Behavior

Do cute products sell better? To explore this question, researchers measured the effect of cute, playful and whimsical products on consumption and indulgence. Test participants...

Does Your Weekend Exhaust You?

Do you feel exhausted after the weekend? The allure of pleasant, in the moment, and easy activities is powerful. After a long week, it’s...