The Confidence Paradox

There are plenty of reasons to want to boost one’s confidence. Confident people have better relationships and are more likely to get ahead at work and achieve more academically....

The Midyear Plot Twist: Why Your “Imperfect” Progress Is More Than Enough

Today we hit the year's exact midpoint — 182 days behind us, 182 days ahead. As Melissa Kirsch writes in The New York Times, July 2nd...

How to Support a Friend Who Is Having a Hard Time

What is the best way to support a friend in need? According to research, this may be the wrong question. Simply showing up and expressing...

It’s Time to Stop Fixating on Your Feelings

Take a moment and think about your right big toe. Focus on it. Straighten it. Wiggle it. Now ask: how does it feel? Snug in your...

A Cure for Popcorn Brain

“I feel so scattered,” explained Ava. Like many people I know, my patient Ava was having a hard time focusing. “I open my phone...

How to Cut the Risk of Depression in Half

We all know that eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercise is good for our health. A Cambridge University study published in the British...