Eric Barker

Barker is the author of Barking Up The Wrong Tree

Recent Articles

This Is How to Overcome Social Anxiety: 5 Tips Backed by Research

Confront your emotion and it will become less overwhelming

By Eric Barker

5 Ways to Deal With a Psychopath

Experts bet you encounter a psychopath more often than you think

By Eric Barker

4 Ways to Find More Meaning in Life

There's a difference between happiness and meaning

By Eric Barker

4 Secrets to Resisting Distraction and Staying Focused

Focusing on goals can resist boredom

By Eric Barker

This Ancient Wisdom Reveals 6 Rituals to Become Happier

The Stoics held the secrets to happiness

By Eric Barker

How to Be More Assertive, According to Research

"Assertiveness is about controlling your behavior, not someone else’s"

By Eric Barker

8 Ways to Be More Productive Without Feeling Like a Robot

Start the day happy

By Eric Barker

How Meditation Can Help Make Your Mind Happier

It can also improve relationships

By Eric Barker

How to Make Your Mind Happy, According to Neuroscience

Mindfulness is more than just the latest fad

By Eric Barker

How to Become an Expert at Anything, According to Experts

Naps are steroids for your brain

By Eric Barker

1 Easy Ritual That Can Make You Happier, According to Neuroscience

Embrace the power of touch

By Eric Barker

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? Nope....

By Eric Barker

This Is How to Find Happiness: 6 Proven Secrets From Research

Tailor the advice to work for you

By Eric Barker

The Fun Way to Easily Improve Your Life, Backed by Research

Laugh

By Eric Barker

4 Proven Ways to Increase Your Motivation to Exercise

Exercise is as effective in treating depression as antidepressants

By Eric Barker

5 Proven Ways to Be More Productive

Think about what's stopping you

By Eric Barker

4 Proven Secrets to Easily Improve Your Body Language

It starts with a smile

By Eric Barker

How to Read People Like Sherlock Holmes: 5 Secrets Backed by Research

Body language is key

By Eric Barker

How to Make Good Decisions: 4 Secrets Backed by Research

Research shows we all make a lot of bad decisions

By Eric Barker

How to Make a Relationship Last: 5 Secrets Backed by Research

Focus on emotions

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