Fulfillment at Any Age

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Conscientiousness
Is It Possible to Be Too Good?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 2, 2026

Being dutiful, orderly, and organized are key facets of conscientiousness. These seemingly admirable qualities may not always work out that well, based on two new studies.

Being dutiful, orderly, and organized are key facets of conscientiousness. These seemingly admirable qualities may not always work out that well, based on two new studies.

Nostalgia
5 Reasons We Long for the Past

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 28, 2026

Being drawn to your past experiences is a common aspect of everyday life. A new comprehensive study shows the five principles that make nostalgia so powerful.

Being drawn to your past experiences is a common aspect of everyday life. A new comprehensive study shows the five principles that make nostalgia so powerful.

Identity
Bridging the Gap from Here to Your Future Self

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 14, 2026

The sense of self people develop is based on a cohesive tracing from the past to the present. New research shows the value of using the future to chart your future self.

The sense of self people develop is based on a cohesive tracing from the past to the present. New research shows the value of using the future to chart your future self.

Sleep
To Exercise, Perhaps to Dream (Better?)

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 8, 2026

An inability to get to sleep or stay asleep once in bed can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. A new study shows a surprising way to break this cycle.

An inability to get to sleep or stay asleep once in bed can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. A new study shows a surprising way to break this cycle.

Psychopathy
The Psychopath as Punisher

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 4, 2026

Anyone should be willing to help anyone who’s stuck in a life-threatening situation. New research on moral dilemmas shows this doesn’t include psychopaths.

Anyone should be willing to help anyone who’s stuck in a life-threatening situation. New research on moral dilemmas shows this doesn’t include psychopaths.

Happiness
Get to Your Happy Place With These 3 Wishes

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 31, 2026

The search for happiness may seem like a process you can’t control. New positive psychology research shows that it only takes 3 wishes to get you to your happy place.

The search for happiness may seem like a process you can’t control. New positive psychology research shows that it only takes 3 wishes to get you to your happy place.

Embarrassment
When Is It Good to Be Able to Laugh at Yourself?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 21, 2026

There are countless ways in which people embarrass themselves. New research shows how laughing at yourself after a faux pas can preserve your reputation—at least in certain situations.

There are countless ways in which people embarrass themselves. New research shows how laughing at yourself after a faux pas can preserve your reputation—at least in certain situations.

Memory
Is Your Mind Getting in the Way of Your Memory?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 17, 2026

People worry about losing their memory as they get older, but what most people don’t realize is that this worry can become a self-fulfilling prophecy unless you nip it in the bud.

People worry about losing their memory as they get older, but what most people don’t realize is that this worry can become a self-fulfilling prophecy unless you nip it in the bud.

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