Personal Growth

Big Think+ presents a 6-part workshop with accomplished economist Lawrence Summers, who explains the theory and practice of rational thinking in order to draw conclusions and make smart decisions.

Inspired by the real-life story behind the recent film Unbroken, the John Templeton Foundation has released a video teaching the importance of forgiveness.

Being bilingual does offer cognitive benefits. Exactly what those benefits are, however, may have been overstated and misconstrued.

How self-aware we are during the day can affect how we experience dreams, possibly helping us achieve states of lucid dreaming.

Anxious parents tend to lecture when conversing with their kids about topics like drugs and sex. Therapist Holly Brown says it’s better to open your ears a little.

Re-Read, a literature recycling social enterprise headquartered in Doncaster, England, has given away 54,000 books to children since it was established in September 2012.

Having a conscientious spouse benefits the professional life of the other partner, according to new research out of Washington University. 

Perception is everything–it dictates how we behave and interact with others, but also how we treat ourselves. For teenagers perceptions about weight can often be skewed, which could lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy

The fallacy doesn’t only wreak havoc on the individual making irrational decisions; it can seriously impact the lives of other people who are affected by those decisions.

Even exercise cannot undo the health harms caused by leading a sedentary lifestyle, according to a piece of research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

When teams of professionals are composed of more women, share ideas in equal part, and are emotionally perceptive, they make better decisions and find better solutions to problems.

Professional athletes need to be fit mentally just as much as physically. That’s the philosophy espoused by the new Los Angeles Dodgers front office.

When children believe that telling the truth will make their parents happy, they become less likely to lie.

Burnout recovery is a four-phase process that starts with identifying that some goals are simply not attainable.

Just because you intend to disrupt an industry doesn’t mean you have to alienate said industry’s leaders. In fact, making enemies will only hurt your company’s prospects.

If you’re self-employed or work in a job with irregular cash flow, it’s vital to dedicate yourself to a money management system that works for you.

Racism causes physiological as well as psychological harm, and babies of pregnant mothers experience those harms in utero, according to research recently completed in New Zealand.

Breakups, divorces, separations are tough. Friends and colleges will often tell you to “forget about them,” but new research suggests this “get over it” attitude may not be the right course of action.

Forgiveness is a difficult thing. But not letting go, and keeping all that resentment and blame may cause more harm to overall wellness than good.

It’s useful to have a strategy for saying “no” to people trying to connect over e-mail without coming off as callous or cold.

While the symptoms of depression are marked by changes in the brain, the cause of the disease may ultimately lie in the body.

If you’re not getting enough sleep at night you’re not going to be as productive or happy in your life. Try to make the decision to remedy that this new year.

Talking on the phone isn’t just a Stone Age custom. Young people who prefer text-based communication still need to hone their talking skills in order to excel.

How many of us follow-through with our New Year’s resolutions past the first week, month, year? Researchers show that few of us are successful.

More and more non-medical professionals are receiving training for how to use naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of an overdose of heroin and other opioids

Religions and philosophies that propose invulnerability—such as Buddhism or Stoicism—as a solution to misfortune should not be taken wholesale.

Being a socially responsible company is a powerful way to change the world. It’s also a great way to advertise yourself to clients and create a loyal customer base.

You exist within dozens of social and professional ecosystems. Lasting success in both realms depends on your ability to foster these ecosystems and build connections between them.

New evidence discovered by neuro-researchers contradicts the long-held belief that memories are stored in brain synapses. The findings could spark treatments to help sufferers of dementia regain what’s been lost.

How do you live a debt-free life? First, you need to adopt the habits associated with smart fiscal living and cease with the unsustainable behaviors.