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. Read More
Articles by Kelly McGonigal
Mindfulness For
Expert Interviews
Why Resolutions Don’t Stick
Kelly McGonigal on why we break resolutions and how to make ones that stick. Read More
Magazine
The wisdom of commitment over moral flexibility
Which takes more self-control? Lying well or telling the truth?… Read More
Mindfulness For
The Power of Shame and the “What-the-hell” Effect: How to Stop Conflict Before It Spirals
A Picture-Perfect Couple… in Crisis Walking through a… Read More
Focus & Attention
Learning from Mistakes
Why an aversion to mistakes might be the cause of poor learning habits. Read More
Focus & Attention
Motivated Reasoning
I recently spoke on panel about ocean conservation at the… Read More
Learn
Find Your Courage and Compassion in Fifteen Minutes
Two studies from different research teams found that the same simple exercise can boost compassion and courage. Read More
Eating & Body Image
Mindfulness and Cravings
In my new book The Willpower Instinct,… Read More
Focus & Attention
Managing Two Minds: the conscious vs. automatic
Have you ever noticed that when you’re under stress, it’s… Read More
Eating & Body Image
Helpful tips for becoming a more mindful shopper
In my “How to Think Like a Psychologist” course, I… Read More
