Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert, JD, PhD, is Head of Research at PsychologyCompass, which merges psychology and technology to help people develop habits to improve their mental well-being and performance. Her research expertise is in social cognition and sense-making. Her interests are broad, and she loves all things science, from astrophysics to zoology.
The surprising psychological effect of tracking your expenses
When you hold yourself financially accountable, you’re likely to gain more than just some extra money.
Why ignoring genetic differences between people exacerbates inequality
Science doesn't fit neatly into ideology.
Can’t buy me meaning? Money cuts a quicker path to happiness
In the pursuit of happiness, money probably trumps meaning.
Nearly half of new moms have thoughts about harming their baby — and that’s okay
It is normal for parents to experience intrusive thoughts about harming their children. Don't let the thoughts worry you.
Why are adults so bad at learning new languages? We may be trying too hard
Kids' underdeveloped brains seem to help them acquire new languages with little effort.
If you don’t like your personality, you can change it
Personality is not set in stone. If you don’t like some aspect of it, you can work to change it — "fake it till you make it."