
How to Overcome Stress by Seeing Other People’s Joy
If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don’t cut yourself off from other people, says Kelly McGonigal. Instead, double down on your capacity for connection.
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If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don’t cut yourself off from other people, says Kelly McGonigal. Instead, double down on your capacity for connection.
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A Picture-Perfect Couple… in Crisis Walking through a gorgeous green meadow, I noticed a couple who could have graced a greeting card—except they were fighting. He flailed his arms; she hid her face in her hands. Passersby looked away, uncomfortable with the scene. Chances are, it all began…
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Why an aversion to mistakes might be the cause of poor learning habits.
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Two studies from different research teams found that the same simple exercise can boost compassion and courage.
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In my new book The Willpower Instinct, I describe one of my favorite studies of self-control. I call it the “torture experiment.” It reveals how mindfulness can help us break free from even the most difficult habits. Sarah Bowen, a research scientist in the…
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Have you ever noticed that when you’re under stress, it’s so much harder to resist temptation? Or make any kind of change in your daily routine, like starting an exercise program or kicking a late-night TV habit? That’s because stress primes the brain to take automatic action. Any impulse will…
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In my “How to Think Like a Psychologist” course, I recently hosted Stanford neuroeconomist Brian Knutson. His research has illuminated questions like: Why does the brain love a bargain? Why do sexy photos increase risky investing? The answer to both those questions has to with the brain’s reward system, which…
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3 research-backed ways to show you're really listening.
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