In a vulnerable moment, it helps to reaffirm your personal values
Psychology
Learning From Mistakes Is Harder Than We Think
We cling to our misconceptions more than we’d like to admit
How Powerful People Think
New research shows that power is a mindset that can be cultivated
How to Stimulate Curiosity
Three practical ways to use information gaps to stimulate curiosity and promote learning
Viewpoint: Good Guys Can Win at Work
Acting generously can actually be professionally powerful, as long as you don’t turn yourself into a doormat
What Celebrities Can Teach Us About Death
Having spent a lifetime in the public eye, some celebrities are not shying away from it in death
Viewpoint: ADHD Isn’t A Metaphor
With all the alarmist reports about a rise in rates, we’d be wise to remember that it’s a developmental disorder, not a symptom of societal ills
How to Raise a Group’s IQ
The smartest groups are composed of people who are good at reading one another’s social cues
Viewpoint: We Need to Rethink Rehab
Our current treatment system for addiction is unnavigable, unregulated and unsuccessful. It needs an overhaul
How To Use the “Pygmalion” Effect
Great expectations promote great achievement. Here’s why:
Can ‘Mindfulness’ Really Help You Focus?
Being able to identify but not get rid of distracting thoughts leads to better performance
How to Increase Your Stamina to Learn
We can now take classes anywhere, at any time. So why do we so often give up on learning?
What Our Memories Tell Us About Ourselves
New research confirms that memories are created in the present rather than being faithful records of the past
