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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...
The Hidden Force of Fragrance
Thanks to a growing body of research, scientists are gaining a better understanding of the link between smell, emotion and wellbeing. Faces appear more...
How To Take Criticism Like A Pro
We humans are really good at dwelling on stuff that make us feel bad. This negativity bias was helpful to our ancestors when survival...
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I Want It And I Want It Now
Patience may be a virtue but it’s wearing thin. A study of over 2000 British adults confirmed what most of us already know, we...
Parents, Save Your Breath
What’s the best way to motivate a student who lacks motivation?
I frequently encounter parents who ask me this question. Full disclosure, it’s a question...
Can People Really Change?
Early on, society labels us, we label ourselves, and we label others. A child is told he is a good or a bad listener....
Why Reading Is So Good For You
People increasingly tell me they have a hard time starting a book, let alone finishing one.
Reading a book takes time and concentration-two rarities of...
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...
