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…
The Mental Health Crisis on Campus and How Colleges Can Fix It
In order to lessen the strain on campus counseling centers, colleges must take a more preventive and ‘population’ approach to mental health, an expert argues. By Dr. Marty Swanbrow BeckerAssociate ProfessorFlorida State University Introduction When college students seek help for a…
The Psychological Origins of Procrastination – and how we can stop Putting Things off
Don’t delay. Read about why we procrastinate, and some tricks to overcome it. By Dr. Elliot BerkmanAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Oregon By Jordan Miller-ZieglerPhD Candidate in Psychology University of Oregon Introduction “I love deadlines,”…
Finding Solitude in an era of Perpetual Contact
If a person is alone in the forest when a tree falls, but she doesn’t notice it because she is texting, does it still count as solitude? By Dr. Scott CampbellConstance F. and…
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…
How the Stoicism of Roman Philosophers can help us deal with Depression
A philosopher explains how to learn from the stoicism of Roman philosophers to cope with present-day troubles. By Robert S. ColterAssociate Lecturer, PhilosophyUniversity of Wyoming Introduction Depression is on the rise. A study conducted by the World Health Organization found an…
Rewilding a Grieving Heart
A father copes with the loss of his daughter by giving back to nature, as she had wanted. By Andrew KennesonProject Manager April 5, 2022 I got my first glimpse of…
How to Find Yourself When You’re Lost in Life (9 Steps)
You’re lost. You’re ashamed to admit that you have zero clues about who you truly are – you have no bloody idea about what you want in life. In truth, you feel…
Is Gratitude Good for Your Health?
The jury’s still out, but preliminary research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction…
Inside the Adolescent Brain
This challenging phase of life may get a bad rap, but it’s also full of opportunity. A developmental neuroscientist shares what she’s learned from studies on young people’s risk-taking behavior,…
