Can A Walk In The Park Increase Well-Being?
“In happiness, as in so many other things, location is key.”
According to research, a location that maximizes proximity to the natural world is one of the best ways to maximize well-being. Studies show a...
RoboDoc: Is it Time to Fire Your Therapist?
There are many things computers already do better than we do. In fact, a 2013 Oxford study forecast that machines might be able to perform half of all U.S jobs in the next 20...
If You Want to Sound Smart, Dont Send an Email
It might seem old-fashioned, but if you want to get something done or make a good impression, pick up the phone. Better yet, say it in person.
New research shows that text-based communications may make...
The Paradox of the Perfectly Wrapped Present
Great news for those who are terrible at wrapping presents. A study found that badly wrapped gifts are better received than those that look like they belong under Martha Stewart’s Christmas tree.
This is especially true for...
Master The Art of Small Talk
Over the next few weeks, many will be attending family gatherings and holiday parties for the first time in two years. Concern about rusty social skills is amplifying anxiety. “I don’t know how to...
An Antidote for Pathological People-Pleasing
John Templeton famously said, "It’s nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice."
Science backs this up. Nice people live longer, they are happier and they are less stressed. That said, being...