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Don’t Let Stress Interfere With Gut Feelings
Listening to your gut when you’re anxious is like going to the supermarket on an empty stomach. Your judgment is clouded so you end...
How to Get Out of a Bad Mood
The next time you find yourself in a bad mood, try to pinpoint exactly what is bothering you and describe your feelings more precisely....
How to Cool Down in the Heat of the Moment
In the heat of the moment, one of the worst things to do is what people normally do--immerse themselves in their emotions and focus...
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...
Dress Rehearsal of the Mind: How to Overcome Anxiety & Build Confidence
I have always been a little skeptical of visualization techniques. The idea of telling someone to visualize winning the lottery, marrying George Clooney or...
Is It Too Late For Change?
“People don’t change.” I remember hearing this from one of my professors in medical school. His comment went hand in hand with everything I...
Achieve the Impossible
What makes human beings unique? In an unforgettable speech to a Stanford graduating class, neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky explores this question and challenges what many...
Is The News Giving You The Blues?
The news these days seems to be making many people either depressed or outraged and ultimately defeated. How can you channel those feelings into...
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...
What Good Are Positive Emotions?
Pleasure makes us feel good. So do positive emotions. So what is the difference between the two, especially when it comes to experiencing them...
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Here’s How to Make a New Year’s Resolution That Will Stick
After a busy and perhaps (overly) indulgent holiday season, radical change might feel like the answer. Before you embark on a period of punishing...
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...
Master The Art of Small Talk
While it’s fine to talk about the weather, quality conversations that deepen your understanding of another person or topic are more gratifying and meaningful....
Feasting Together Can Help You Succeed in Business and in Life
While meal replacements like Soylent are ideally suited for those who prefer to get sustenance through a straw and on their own time, don’t...
The Science Behind Good Gift-Giving
The desire to be a good gift-giver often backfires. Here’s a scientific breakdown of what many of us get wrong about gift-giving and how...
