personal growth
Mindfulness: New age craze or science-backed solution?
Research has shown the benefits of mindfulness, but the current mindfulness craze cannot deliver on its overhyped promises.
The meaning of happiness, according to a baker in ancient Pompeii
Searching for happiness in the midst of personal or societal crises are nothing new.
Is now a good time to get a PhD? We ask those who’ve done it
The number of PhDs has been exceeding the available academic positions since as early as the mid-1990s.
Pursue writing as a career with this all encompassing creative writer’s bundle
Take your story from beginning to end with expert guidance.
Regret over a hookup doesn’t change our behavior
A study finds that sexual regret doesn't change how we behave in the future.
Help your kids, but not too much, says new Stanford study
Flying that helicopter too low is counterproductive.
How to think smarter about failure
There is no success without failure, but the fear of the latter is what's really keeping you from achieving your goals.
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How to get materialism under control in your life
It's insidious and destructive, but there are some things you can do to develop a healthier relationship with material things.
Learn how to play the guitar like a pro for $30
Virtually enroll in beginner-to-expert guitar lessons to unleash your inner musician.
Skepticism: Why critical thinking makes you smarter
Being skeptical isn't just about being contrarian. It's about asking the right questions of ourselves and others to gain understanding.
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4 tips for college students to avoid procrastinating with their online work
More than 70% of college students procrastinate
Why being stuck at home – and unable to hang out in cafes and bars – drains our creativity
It's not the caffeine, it's the people.
Marcus Aurelius helped me survive grief and rebuild my life
It's a common misconception that to be a Stoic is to be in possession of a stiff upper lip.
How the pandemic has affected mental health internet searches
Did America's collective mental health get worse (and then better) after the first COVID-19 lockdown?
A philosophical approach to routines can illuminate who we really are
What can 'behaviorism' teach us about ourselves?
Which COVID-19 personality are you?
New research identifies 16 different COVID-19 personality types and the lessons we can learn from this global pandemic.
What would Seneca say? Six Stoic tips for surviving lockdown
Lovers are parted from lovers, (grand)parents from children, families from their dead.
The lost art of rest: How to relax
In her book The Art of Rest, one researcher conducted a thorough analysis of the top 10 activities we find most restful.
Workplace disrupted – five themes that will define the future of work
The best time to start was yesterday, the second best is now.
Nutrisystem review: The key to losing weight—and keeping it off
Nutrisystem is a smarter weight-loss program that users enjoy.
Put on a happy face? “Deep acting” associated with improved work life
New research suggests you can't fake your emotional state to improve your work life — you have to feel it.
You’re simply not that big a deal: now isn’t that a relief?
Learn how to practice "self-indifference."
Where does nihilism come from?
Nihilism is not a choice or intellectual commitment, but a feeling that simply arrives.
7 research-based resolutions that will help strengthen your relationship in the year ahead
Scrap getting fitter or eating better and focus more on the people in your life.
How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021
First, recognize that our genes make us worrywarts.
The issues and ideas that mattered most to Americans in 2020
Google's "Year in Search 2020" results reveal a year when "why" was searched more than ever.
How showing remorse can save your relationships
Scientists ripped up kids' drawings. This is what they learned about relationships.
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Study: These personality traits predict early career success
A new study found that personality growth in young adults predicted career benefits such as income, degree attainment, and job satisfaction.