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September 2009
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You likely see yourself very differently from the way others see you. A little self-awareness can prevent a lot of misunderstanding.
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Procrastination reflects our brain's hunger to feel good now rather than reap future rewards. But at the end of the day, it's really about choice: You have to decide exactly who it is that you intend to be.
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Always coloring within the lines? Venture a bit out-of-bounds and you'll reap surprising benefits, from energy jolts to personal revelations. A brief sabbatical from the self can leave you more at peace and committed when you return.
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Wholesome Guide to Misbehaving
Being bad and venturing out-of-bounds can reap surprising benefits.
by Rebecca Webber
Global Psyche: Backward? Let Us Prove You Wrong
Turkish pride is nagged by self-doubt.
by Suzy Hansen
Recipe: Sour Fruit Hits Sweet Notes
As natural memory-savers, tart cherries may take the cake.
by Hara Estroff Marano
Ending Procrastination--Right Now!
Tips that keep you one step ahead of procrastination.
by Timothy Pychyl
Nature's Bounty: License to Fill
There's something about seeing healthy menu options that frees us to make unhealthy choices.
by Daniel A. Marano
Natural Element: Driven to Distraction
For many commuters, the trip to work is a job in itself.
by Joshua Tompkins
Mind Your Body: Fast Break
Why you should incorporate high-intensity interval training into your fitness routine.
by Holly St. Lifer
Insights: The Headlines
News on reputation, musical economics, humiliation and toddler aptitude.
by Sophie Chen,Sonya Sobieski
Field Guide to the Conspiracy Theorist: Dark Minds
When does incredulity become paranoia?
by John Gartner
Eccentric’s Corner: The Buck Stops Here
Reverend Billy wants to mend your spending.
by Matthew Hutson
Earnings and Yearnings: Paid to Smile
Zappos.com employees work hard to create a happy organization.
by Carlin Flora
PT BOOKSHELF: Strangers, The Psych Ward and Sex
Book reviews on social life and psychiatry.
by Kaja Perina,Carlin Flora,Sophie Chen
The Scientific Fundamentalist: A Chip off the Best Block
Why the rich have more sons.
by Satoshi Kanazawa
Advice: More Than Two in Bed?
My boyfriend wants us to have sex in front of other couples.
by Hara Estroff Marano
Advice: He Wants to Wait to Remarry
Is it worth it to delay remarriage for the kids?
by Hara Estroff Marano
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