Out to Dinner: The Art of the Order
Ordering dinner at a restaurant seems like a relatively straightforward process. You look over the menu, listen to the waiter pitch specials and make a decision. You order.
Not so fast. Research in psychology reveals...
Those Moments That Make You Want to Be A Better Person
Remember hearing about the New York City police officer who bought socks and shoes for a barefoot homeless man on a cold night? Unbeknownst to him, the random act of kindness was captured on...
The Best Way to Get Through a Tough Day
Whenever I had a really demanding day at work, my instinct was always to power through it. Other than a quick bite at my desk for lunch I never took any breaks and I...
Change is Possible: A Simple Strategy to Build Resilience
Conventional wisdom holds that people don’t really change. We typecast others and ourselves. “She is an anxious person.” “He is such a grouch.” “I am naturally lazy.” The problem with this rigid belief system...
Walk Yourself to the Top
When characters go for walks in literature, it often signals a period of character development. Walks often function as metaphors for epiphanies and revelations. The transformational power of walking isn’t only for characters in...
How Pressing Pause Improves Performance
What is the best strategy to increase productivity? It is a question on everyone’s minds these days. Most people assume that we improve performance by doing more and working harder. Research shows that the...