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Eric Barker
Barker is the author of
Barking Up The Wrong Tree
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4 Secrets to Being More Productive, According to Ancient Philosophers
Managing your emotions matters, too
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April 29, 2021
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Some friends may play multiple roles
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
3 Secrets to Becoming Emotionally Intelligent
Emotions aren't universal
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April 29, 2021
4 Ways to Become Stress-Free Just About Anywhere
Time to train your brain
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August 6, 2017
5 Ways to Stop Your Phone Addiction, According to Research
How long do you think the average work email goes unread? 10 minutes? 5 minutes? 1 minute? Try 6 seconds. From Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked: In...
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
3 Secrets to Having a Better Morning
A morning ritual sure sounds nice (if it didn’t, you wouldn’t be reading this) but what’s the point of one? What’s it even supposed to accomplish? No, you don’t have to eat kale or mechanistically...
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty
They’re asking you for something. And you feel like if you say no, they’re going to hate you. So you’re tempted to say yes, even though you don’t want to. Ever been there? We all...
By Eric Barker
July 20, 2017
3 Ways to Prevent Yourself From Burning Out at Work
Ever wake up exhausted and just dread going to work? Do you feel like that most days? Every day? And we’ve all seen others who have suffered the death spiral of burnout and become shambling...
April 29, 2021
Ancient Philosophers Reveal 4 Rituals That Will Make You Happier
Time to regain appreciation for things that are taken for granted
April 29, 2021
10 Things the Most Successful People Do Every Day
What habits, tactics and routines do the most successful people use to achieve their earth-shaking accomplishments? One guy wanted to know. So he talked to over 200 world-class achievers to learn from them. Now I...
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
Why This Is the Best Sin of the 7 Deadly Sins
No, not lust. Calm down. This is not that kind of website. I’m talking about pride. When you think about the deadly sins, pride’s actually kinda confusing. Few ethical people are running around advocating greed....
By Eric Barker
July 2, 2017
How to Stay Calm Under Pressure, According to a Weapons Disposal Leader
We’d all like to know how to stay calm under pressure. Sure, I could pull a bunch of research studies on it and just summarize those for you. But that always leaves the lingering question:...
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
How to Become More Self-Aware, According to Research
You probably know more than a few people who are just clueless about themselves. They make the same errors over and over but never seem to notice. They think they’re great at stuff that, frankly,...
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
5 Powerful Rituals to Become More Resilient
Even when times get tough
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
4 Ways to Make Yourself More Productive, According to an Expert
Try pre-suasion
By Eric Barker
December 6, 2016
3 Rituals That Will Make You More Motivated
Motivation is all about perspective
By Eric Barker
November 29, 2016
4 Ways to Live a Happier Life, According to Research
And live the "good life"
By Eric Barker
November 21, 2016
How to Master Your Intuition: 4 Research-Backed Secrets
Don't ignore those intuitive feelings
By Eric Barker
November 14, 2016
4 Ways to Become a Better Parent, According to Science
Helicopter-parenting isn't the answer
By Eric Barker
November 8, 2016
7 Ways to Improve Your Writing, According to Experts
Advice from experts including Stephen King and Steven Pinker
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
This Is How to Overcome Social Anxiety: 5 Tips Backed by Research
Confront your emotion and it will become less overwhelming
By Eric Barker
October 25, 2016
5 Ways to Deal With a Psychopath
Experts bet you encounter a psychopath more often than you think
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
4 Ways to Find More Meaning in Life
There's a difference between happiness and meaning
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
4 Secrets to Resisting Distraction and Staying Focused
Focusing on goals can resist boredom
By Eric Barker
October 4, 2016
This Ancient Wisdom Reveals 6 Rituals to Become Happier
The Stoics held the secrets to happiness
By Eric Barker
September 27, 2016
How to Be More Assertive, According to Research
"Assertiveness is about controlling your behavior, not someone else’s"
By Eric Barker
September 20, 2016
8 Ways to Be More Productive Without Feeling Like a Robot
Start the day happy
By Eric Barker
September 19, 2016
How Meditation Can Help Make Your Mind Happier
It can also improve relationships
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
How to Make Your Mind Happy, According to Neuroscience
Mindfulness is more than just the latest fad
By Eric Barker
August 30, 2016
How to Become an Expert at Anything, According to Experts
Naps are steroids for your brain
By Eric Barker
August 23, 2016
1 Easy Ritual That Can Make You Happier, According to Neuroscience
Embrace the power of touch
By Eric Barker
August 16, 2016
How to Get Healthy, According to Research
You want to know how to get healthy? Eat better, exercise and get more sleep… But you don’t need me to tell you that. You know that. So is health just a matter of biology?...
By Eric Barker
August 9, 2016
This Is How to Find Happiness: 6 Proven Secrets From Research
Tailor the advice to work for you
By Eric Barker
August 2, 2016
The Fun Way to Easily Improve Your Life, Backed by Research
Laugh
By Eric Barker
November 29, 2016
4 Proven Ways to Increase Your Motivation to Exercise
Exercise is as effective in treating depression as antidepressants
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
5 Proven Ways to Be More Productive
Think about what's stopping you
By Eric Barker
July 12, 2016
4 Proven Secrets to Easily Improve Your Body Language
It starts with a smile
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
How to Read People Like Sherlock Holmes: 5 Secrets Backed by Research
Body language is key
By Eric Barker
June 28, 2016
How to Make Good Decisions: 4 Secrets Backed by Research
Research shows we all make a lot of bad decisions
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
How to Make a Relationship Last: 5 Secrets Backed by Research
Focus on emotions
April 29, 2021
This Is The Best Way to Overcome Fear of Missing Out
You hear about FOMO a lot these days. In fact, the word was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013. What does it really mean? A recent study on the subject defined it as:...
August 4, 2017
How To Make Life Spectacular: 4 Rituals Backed by Research
'Sappy means happy'
By Eric Barker
June 2, 2016
How To Make Good Habits Stick: 6 Secrets From Research
Focus on baby steps
By Eric Barker
June 1, 2016
How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation
Persuasion is always a useful skill
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
This Is How to Increase Grit, According to Research
Perseverance is more important than you think
By Eric Barker
May 10, 2016
This Is the Best Way to Improve Every Part of Your Life
Little celebrations for small accomplishments make a huge difference in motivation for even the toughest tasks
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
10 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Resilience, Backed by Research
Practice spirituality
By Eric Barker
March 23, 2021
8 Easy Ways to Kill Bad Habits, According to Research
Bad habits; we all got’em. You know what they are. You know you should stop. But… it’s hard. In fact, sometimes you feel downright powerless. And you’re not crazy… Research from Duke University shows 40%...
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
3 Secrets for Being More Confident, Backed by Research
Want to know how to be more confident? There’s an easy answer: Don’t. Yeah, it’s a trick question. But we’ve all been led to believe that self-confidence or self-esteem is the answer to everything. It’s...
By Eric Barker
April 29, 2021
The #1 Way To Have a Happier, Longer Life
Turns out we’re all doing a lot of things wrong
By Eric Barker
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