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Why Being Sensitive Is a Strength

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Why Daydreaming Is So Good For You

On average, we daydream nearly 47% of our waking hours. There's a good reason why, writes Monica C. Parker.

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The Chinese Spy Balloon Has Inflated America's Paranoia

Psychologists weigh in.

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America Has a Love Affair With Exclamation Points!

What has driven America to become so overtly exclamatory, asks Ilan Stavans.

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Doing Nothing Can Make You More Productive

Screens are leaving us all exhausted. Creating time where you do nothing can help, writes Gloria Mark.

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How to Stop Catastrophic Thinking at Bedtime

"Like our emotions, negative and irrational thoughts will also adversely affect our sleep," explains Dr. Pedram Navab.

By Pedram Navab

Why We Hate Being Scammed

"People afraid of playing the fool will stay away from compromises and collaborations that they actually value," writes Tess Wilkinson-Ryan.

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How to Take Your Own Voice Seriously

"What does it take for us to celebrate that vast diversity of sound, rather than judge it," asks Samara Bay.

By Samara Bay

What ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ Teaches Us About Resilience

"Our dignity rests in our ability to stay originally ourselves despite challenges," writes Ross Ellenhorn.

By Ross Ellenhorn

‘Cultural Betrayal Trauma Theory’ Adds Another Devastating Layer to Recent Shootings

The alleged shooters in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay being of Asian descent adds a new layer of hurt, writes Jennifer M. Gómez.

By Jennifer M. Gómez

There’s a Mental Health Crisis At Work Because Life Is Changing Too Fast

Change is not for the faint of heart, write Gabriella Rosen Kellerman and Martin E.P. Seligman.

By Gabriella Rosen Kellerman and Martin E.P. Seligman

3 Shortcuts to Immediately Improve Your Work Life

Fun and leisure is not a distraction from improving your work life, but a key component, writes Mike Rucker.

By Mike Rucker

How to Make Gratitude Feel Less Like a Chore

Practicing gratitude doesn't have to be this hard, writes Dr. Robert Waldinger.

By Dr. Robert Waldinger

How Perfectionism Leads to Burnout—and What You Can Do About it

Burnout can affect anyone, but perfectionists—with their exceedingly high standards—are hit hardest.

By Jeffrey Kluger

The Medieval Monk's Guide to New Year's Resolutions

"Despite the monks’ determination to dedicate themselves to divine matters, they still got distracted from their goals," writes Jamie Kreiner.

By Jamie Kreiner

Sick of Failing at Your New Year’s Resolutions? There Is a Better Way

When you create a New Year’s Resolution this year consider joining a group.

By Jay Van Bavel and Dominic Packer

What If Animals Have Nightmares Too?

It's possible that animals have nightmares—and humans cause them, writes David M. Peña-Guzmán.

By David M. Peña-Guzmán
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