The Right Mindset

Resilience

Why "Resilience" Is the Word for 2021

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on December 15, 2020

What single word sums up 2020 and why does it have such a powerful impact on our mental health?

What single word sums up 2020 and why does it have such a powerful impact on our mental health?

Stress

What Is a "To-Be" List?

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on December 14, 2020

Making a "to-be" list helps you break the burnout code, reduce stressors, and bring more balance to your life.

Making a "to-be" list helps you break the burnout code, reduce stressors, and bring more balance to your life.

Fear

Neuroscientists Discover How to Keep Us From Freaking Out

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on December 7, 2020

New study reveals how the brain processes fear and how to change brain circuits to keep us from flipping our lid when it's not essential to our survival.

New study reveals how the brain processes fear and how to change brain circuits to keep us from flipping our lid when it's not essential to our survival.

Empathy

When Empathy Backfires

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on December 6, 2020

Empathy is often portrayed as a virtue. But new research suggests that in some situations, showing empathy for others can reflect negatively on us.

Empathy is often portrayed as a virtue. But new research suggests that in some situations, showing empathy for others can reflect negatively on us.

Personality

What Personality Trait Turns You Into a Pretzel?

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on December 4, 2020

Most people want to be agreeable and cooperative, but turning yourself into a pretzel can be bad for your self-esteem. What bad habit makes us say "yes" when we really mean "no"?

Most people want to be agreeable and cooperative, but turning yourself into a pretzel can be bad for your self-esteem. What bad habit makes us say "yes" when we really mean "no"?

Death from karoshi is an unspoken killer that nobody talks about. Now this common killer is out in the open.

Resilience

10 Habits of Highly Resilient People

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 30, 2020

It’s not accidental that some people are happier, more resilient and more successful than others. What are they doing that separates them from the pack who are missing out?

It’s not accidental that some people are happier, more resilient and more successful than others. What are they doing that separates them from the pack who are missing out?

Gaslighting

Is It Gaslighting or Unethical Amnesia?

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 29, 2020

When a friend or loved one is unethical, do they really see what they're doing as wrong? Or do they suffer from "unethical amnesia" or gaslighting the ones closest to them?

When a friend or loved one is unethical, do they really see what they're doing as wrong? Or do they suffer from "unethical amnesia" or gaslighting the ones closest to them?

Happiness

The Link Between Happiness and Sexual Intimacy

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 27, 2020

Studies find a strong correlation between happiness and sex. But new findings reveal surprising differences between men and women.

Studies find a strong correlation between happiness and sex. But new findings reveal surprising differences between men and women.

Stress

10 Tips to Find Balance During the Pandemic

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 24, 2020

With stress and burnout at an all-time high, it's important to keep added holiday pressure at bay. These 10 tips can help you stay balanced during the season.

With stress and burnout at an all-time high, it's important to keep added holiday pressure at bay. These 10 tips can help you stay balanced during the season.

Gratitude

A Pandemic Thanksgiving

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 23, 2020

Doubling down this Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 spike is a stressful pill to swallow. We can still have gratitude for what we do have to mitigate stress and boost happiness.

Doubling down this Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 spike is a stressful pill to swallow. We can still have gratitude for what we do have to mitigate stress and boost happiness.

Loneliness

The Impact of Loneliness on Different Age Groups

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 22, 2020

New research indicates that loneliness impacts some age groups worse than others. Here's what the researchers—and a former U.S. Surgeon General—advise.

New research indicates that loneliness impacts some age groups worse than others. Here's what the researchers—and a former U.S. Surgeon General—advise.

Stress

A Regular Dose of This Remedy Can Reduce Pandemic Stress

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 21, 2020

Research underscores the value of exposure to nature for your mental and physical health during pandemic restrictions.

Research underscores the value of exposure to nature for your mental and physical health during pandemic restrictions.

Career

What Remote Workers Want, Or Else

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 20, 2020

Remote workers say they're not feeling the love from higher-ups—and unless one thing changes, they plan to take jaw-dropping action that could hurt the company's bottom line.

Remote workers say they're not feeling the love from higher-ups—and unless one thing changes, they plan to take jaw-dropping action that could hurt the company's bottom line.

Suicide

"Diseases of Despair" Have Soared in the United States

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 19, 2020

A new study explores increases in alcohol dependency, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts and behavior between 2009 and 2018.

A new study explores increases in alcohol dependency, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts and behavior between 2009 and 2018.

Burnout

The Surprising Difference Between Stress and Burnout

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 18, 2020

The surprising difference in stress and burnout, how they play off each other, and what you need to know to avoid getting caught in the vicious cycle.

The surprising difference in stress and burnout, how they play off each other, and what you need to know to avoid getting caught in the vicious cycle.

Burnout

Zoom Burnout

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 17, 2020

As hours of video calls and virtual meetings become the new norm, Zoom burnout is on the rise. But innovations and simple practices can mitigate virtual burnout's harmful effects.

As hours of video calls and virtual meetings become the new norm, Zoom burnout is on the rise. But innovations and simple practices can mitigate virtual burnout's harmful effects.

Stress

Is Your Computer Screen Stealing Your Breath?

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 16, 2020

Could you be one of the many people suffering from screen apnea and not know it? 6 tips can help you mitigate the effects of chronic breath holding while at your computer.

Could you be one of the many people suffering from screen apnea and not know it? 6 tips can help you mitigate the effects of chronic breath holding while at your computer.

Mating

What You Need for Romance Beyond Physical Attraction

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 15, 2020

Research suggests that, if you're looking for romance, "getting your sexy on" makes it more likely that you set the stage for a potential partner.

Research suggests that, if you're looking for romance, "getting your sexy on" makes it more likely that you set the stage for a potential partner.

Flirting

The Strongest Signal That a Woman Is Flirting

Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 14, 2020

New findings that could help people avoid awkwardness and misunderstanding.

New findings that could help people avoid awkwardness and misunderstanding.