Five Ways Mindfulness Helps You Age Better
Research suggests that being more mindful in our everyday lives can protect our health as we age—and even help us live longer. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction…
Hyperfocus and Hobbies
Software engineer Alex Chan sees some benefits to hyperfocus, such as when completing programming projects at work. But after finding that whole days were being lost to cross-stitch at home,…
What we get Wrong About Self-Esteem: It’s Built Through Actions, not Words
We often think of self-esteem as either high or low, but the level of your self-esteem might be less important than the stability of your self-esteem. By Dr. Simon SherryClinical Psychologist…
The Four Keys to Well-Being
Dr. Richard Davidson explains that well-being is a skill that can be practiced and strengthened. By Dr. Richard J. DavidsonProfessor of Psychology and Psychiatry University of Wisconsin–Madison This article is adapted…
My Year of Magical Tidying
How getting rid of two-thirds of my belongings created more space for joy. By Erin SagenFreelance Journalist Do your socks spark joy? How about your college textbooks? How many spare…
Researchers Say Watching Movies Helps You Work Your Empathy Muscle
Can something as simple as watching movies—and empathizing with fictional characters—help generate more compassion and understanding in the real world? By Leigh FinkeWriter, media producer, and editor There is a scene in…
How to Reboot After Disappointment at Work
We can bounce back better from a disappointment if we pay more attention to our internal dialogue. By Dr. Julien C. MirivelProfessor, author, and a professional speakerUniversity of Arkansas at…
Feeling Lost? Here Are Four Steps to Finding Your Path
There are times in life when we lose our direction. Here are some research-tested ways to figure out a way forward. By Dr. Jennifer BelusSenior researcher in the Department of…
How to Be Happier in the Four Realms of Life
A new book suggests that we can be happier if we embrace life’s difficulties and focus more on relationships and meaning. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction Victor…
How to Choose Goals That Make You Come Alive
Research on the components of well-being can help us choose goals that we’ll stick to. By Caroline BennerFormer weekend “Today’s Papers” writer for Slate and editorial assistant at Foreign Policy Introduction As far…
