Studying psychology in business and economics, my Italian students and I discovered some linkages between the psychology of money and the psychology of trust. Read More

It’s intriguing—if not downright mystifying—how a woman’s mind and body, sexually speaking, can be at war with one another. It’s doubtless true that, however indiscriminately, Nature wants babies. But women require that many conditions be met before they’re actually ready to give in to their powerful mating instincts. Read More

Amanda was a fashionista, struggling to launch her own clothing line. In her early 20s, razor-thin, and strikingly dressed, she certainly looked the part. In business Amanda was, in her own words, “a killer,” with a strong sense of entitlement; the sort of patient who is surprised when I ask her not to take calls on her cellphone during a session. Unfortunately... Read More

Physics is now an information science—what happened to medicine and psychology? Read More

At some point in all of our lives almost every one of us will become a caregiver—of a spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, or child. Or we’ll be cared for by loved ones. I hope my book will offer hope and fresh ideas for how to cope gracefully and creatively. Read More

Stress is a poison that can kill you both metaphorically and literally. Read More

Like monkeys, people have little insight into themselves and the "bananas" they're holding onto. This can get them into big trouble. Especially when they're in a high conflict relationship. Read More

Last month—April 10, to be exact—marked the third anniver­sary of my exit from the salaried work­force and my entry into what I’ve taken to call­ing Plan B Nation. Read More

Some couples find that, while it can be deceptively easy to get their relationships back on track after a normal disagreement, it’s much harder to keep it moving in that direction, especially when unexpected events derail us. Read More

The best thing about bad art is that it makes fodder for great reviews. Read More

Corazon Aquino’s ascent to the presidency of the Philippines reads like something out of Shakespeare where heroines “have greatness thrust upon ’em.” The convent educated mother of five and wife of Benigno Aquino, the brilliant Philippine senator and leader of the opposition Liberal Party, went from a minor character in the drama to the leading lady in the tragic flash of a bullet. Read More

Nobody knows where this Golden Rule came from, but it is the one doctrine that runs through virtually every belief system and religion known to man, and it should be the guiding principle for our politics too. Read More

Our home environment is an important part of our lives. Creating one's home is integral to that experience, and presents a full mental and emotional workout. Come share my journey to building my house, from the foundation to the finishes. Here's the first installment. Read More

I have just had a letter published in the NY Times that I wrote in response to an article that I did not think went far enough in advocating for the unemployed. Read More

Descartes told us minds and bodies are separate, but nearly every philosopher and scientist since have assured us they are not. If dualism can't be true, why do we continue to fall prey to the Mind-Body Illusion and why is it bad for our health? Read More

One thing is true about happiness: there are very few new truths out there. The greatest minds in history have turned their attention to the subject... Read More

Influxes of data have redefined almost every industry, so why aren't we applying these "smart" technologies to education? Ellen Mandinach discusses the benefits and challenges faced by educators as they integrate data-based approaches to their instruction. Read More

Do you love what you do? Most Americans don't. According to CareerFinders.com, four out of five Americans do not have their ideal jobs. The following are three factors that may help you identify your best career. Read More

Stop worrying about what job will bring you passion. What hobby. Or even what person. Be passionate about life and its spirit will call itself out. Read More

One of my favorite discussions with children is their awareness that they have a life that is uniquely their own, a life for which they are responsible, partially now and completely soon enough. What's possible? Read More

Compassion fatigue is turning doctors away from primary care. Read More

You're so vain, I bet you think this cartoon is about you...What signs you should look for if someone seems overly confident, or even a mythical beast. Read More

Edith Piaf, the famous French singer sang "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien." (I Have No Regrets). Should we follow her advice and try to live in the moment, without looking back and without any self-judgment? Or, can we sometimes learn valuable lessons by analyzing our behavior and its consequences. Read More

Where will the future find us morally wanting? Read More

Experience, once it leads to automatic routines, can be detrimental. The fast and efficient reactions become out of our control and prevent us from making the necessary adjustments in slightly altered circumstances. Here is yet another potential danger of prior experience. Read More

As anyone who has ever been told, “You’re blushing!” knows, displays of embarrassment can become mortifying events of their own. According to recent research, however, revealing embarrassment is nothing to be ashamed of, and in certain ways it might even serve us well. Read More

Writer A.J. Jacobs has staked his career on quests. In The Year of Living Biblically, he followed all the rules of the Bible and wrote about the experience. The Know-It-All was about his adventure reading the encyclopedia. In My Life as an Experiment, Jacobs, 44, became a human guinea pig. Read More

How a group of social psychologists confused political correctness for science. Read More

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines bullying: 1. to treat abusively, 2. to affect by means of force or coercion; also, to use browbeating language or behavior. Read More

My father died of a heart attack when I was 3 years old. I went to sleep with a father, and by the time I woke, I no longer had one. My mother, in her grief, subsequently removed all traces of him. Read More