Improve Your Relationship With a Simple Change

Evidence shows that this simple behavior makes people happier in their relationships.

Why 1 in 3 People Adapt to Change More Successfully

By Nick Tasler on June 22, 2016 in Strategic Thinking
When bad things happen, one out of three people find inspiration where others find only imprisonment. Research explains why.

Some Personality Traits Make You a Better Romantic Partner

Your personality can make or break your romantic relationship. Find out which traits are associated with better (and worse) romantic outcomes.

Are You Someone’s Back Burner? Five Ways to Tell

By Michelle Drouin Ph.D. on June 22, 2016 in Love Online
Do you think someone might have their eye on you for a future relationship? There's only one way to know for sure.

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Multi-Taskers Focus Better if They Meditate

By Temma Ehrenfeld on June 22, 2016 in Open Gently
Encourage kids who do two things at one time to meditate.

An Opportunity to Bring Color to Life

Dutch Flower Group CEO Talks Opportunity, People, and How to Ask the Right Questions

One Easy Way to Get Better Sleep

If you are having difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, and/or sleeping well, here is one easy thing you can do to get some relief.

How Big Is Your Love?

Recent research on relationships in America suggests that Americans are becoming more traditional in some ways and less so in others — and identifies what we really want.

7 Steps for Starting Your Career Reinvention

By Brad Waters on June 22, 2016 in Design Your Path
A career counselor shares her story of surviving a corporate layoff, making a large career shift to a new industry, and the tips she's learned along the way.

Why Does Brain Training Make You Smarter?

By Todd B. Kashdan Ph.D. on June 22, 2016 in Curious?
Lumosity, a brain game app, recently paid 2 million dollars to settle charges of deceptive advertising. People want to be smarter. But what do we know about brain games?

Grit: Is It Baloney?

Angela Duckworth has popularized "grit." But here's why I believe the concept is flawed, and in the end a remedy that produces mental health problems, and ignores social needs.

Stop Asking for References

By Al Pittampalli on June 22, 2016 in Are You Persuadable?
Asking candidates to supply references can lead to terrible hiring decisions. Here's why so many leaders demand them anyway.

Is Living Together What You Expected?

Living with another person has good and bad aspects, usually both.

Are Polyamorous Relationships Sexist?

Polyamory may be sexist sometimes, but the unruly women who own their sexual desires and reject slut shaming have power in poly life, earn their own money, and control their lives.
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Cortisol and PTSD, Part 2

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Yehuda about cortisol, intergenerational transmission of stress, and the future of PTSD treatment and research. Here is part 2 of our interview.

Emotions: What Are They?

The most important trait of a therapist is the ability to take strong emotions in stride.

The Naturalistic Fallacy Fallacy (Part I)

While it's true that "is doesn't imply ought," it's dangerous and stupid to ignore human nature.

Ten Alarming Dangers of Multitasking

By Guy Winch Ph.D. on June 22, 2016 in The Squeaky Wheel
Multitasking has become such a regular part of our lives that most of us believe we can do it well, and few would imagine it was actually dangerous.
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How Athletes Can Take Risks That Pay Off

By Jim Taylor Ph.D. on June 22, 2016 in The Power of Prime
It never feels like the right time to take risks in sports because there are risks to taking risks, primarily that of failure. Yet, only by taking risks can athletes find success.

Do You Tip Here? The Power of Compliance and Acceptance

By Kevin Bennett on June 22, 2016 in Modern Minds
Is tipping just an insincere act of outward conformity? Or is it a behavior performed by millions every day because of their own deeply held values of right and wrong?

Neurochemistry of Motivation

Through advances in neuroscience, we are now able to see inside of the brains and minds of people while they are experiencing different emotions.
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Can Love Live Out Loud and Proud?

By Marty Babits on June 22, 2016 in The Middle Ground
Even in 2016, many still live in the closet. Despite the legalization of gay marriage, the forces of homophobic violence still exact a horrifying price from all.

Is Your Brain Inflamed? You Might Need to Know

Inflammation is not just a response to infection. There are signs that it can be a precursor to some common brain disorders, including strokes, depression and Alzheimer's disease.

Cognitive Aging in the Workplace

By Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on June 22, 2016 in Media Spotlight
While employers have been paying more attention to obvious workplace hazards, we need to recognize that psychological hazards also exist in the workplace.

Giving Back

There is a direct correlation between the amount of quality time you spend with your dog and your dog's behavior and happiness.

Introverts' Secrets to Running a Successful Business

How can you thrive as an introvert business owner? The Introvert Entrepreneur is brimming with tips to help you run your own show, while honoring your quiet energy.

Hungry vs. Loyal: Ramsay's Hounds on the Hierarchy of Needs

Game of Thrones villain Ramsay Bolton suggests that he will feed his foes to his ravenous hounds, dogs he believes loyal to himself. Can dogs follow humans' hierarchy of needs?

The Case for Men Marrying an Older Woman

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on June 22, 2016 in How To Do Life
It may be worth resisting the attraction to younger women.

Raising Empathic Kids

Michele Borba's new book "Unselfie" offers practical ways to help kids learn to care about others.

Are You Trapped In Autopilot Thinking?

We're all trapped in autopilot thinking, unless we make an effort to think intentionally. This piece reveals research-based strategies to do so and live an intentional life!

6 Ways to Talk with Your Kids About Money

Children learn about money and how to handle it, wisely or not, from watching and listening to their parents.

Superfluidity: Fluid Intelligence Goes Beyond Brain Size

New research debunks the idea that brain size alone dictates fluid intelligence.
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Why International Widows Day Matters

June 23 is International Widows Day and these two writers tell you why this matters