It’s amazing how many people I talk to who tell me they want to create a new blog, write a book, start a new business, change careers, make something new.
Unlike with short-term finite goals, the unconscious will continue to positively value objects related to the long-term goals, even after a level of success has been achieved.
It’s amazing how one simple, easy, positive action can change so much in a person’s life. One of the things that has had the biggest effect on my life is the realization of the power of gratitude. Simply giving thanks.
Do peoples’ personalities change after 30?
The hardest habits to change, by far, are the ones people can’t seem to control.
A professor has recently published his magnum opus on the subject of procrastination - and it's only taken him 10 years.
Communities that stick together and do good for others cope better with crises and are happier for it.
When there are conflicting demands from work, home and the classroom, any hectic time can be filled with stress.
Whether it's for money, marbles or chalk, the brains of reward-driven people keep their game faces on, helping them win at every step of the way. Surprisingly, they win most often when there is no reward.
Extraversion does not just explain differences between how people act at social events. How extraverted you are may influence how the brain makes choices -- specifically whether you choose an immediate or delayed reward, according to a study.
Do you look fondly at the past, enjoy yourself in the present, and strive for future goals? If you hold these time perspectives simultaneously - and don't go overboard on any one of them - you're likely to be a happy person.
People who like to nap say it helps them focus their minds post a little shut eye. Now, a study may have found evidence to support that notion.
While these creative or "Aha!" moments often are associated with scientific discoveries and inventions, most people occasionally feel the thrill of insight when a solution that had eluded them suddenly becomes obvious.
If it feels like one part of your brain is battling another, it probably is, according to a study published in Science.
How working from home may impact work exhaustion, caused by conflict between work and family demands
Most people believe they can multitask effectively... but a study indicates that people who multitask the most are least capable of doing so.
People who look at the past through rose-tinted glasses are happier than those who focus on negative past experiences and regrets.
Can money buy happiness? Is ignorance truly bliss? Are happy people shallow and unaware of the problems of the world? Can a person be too happy?
I sat in a crowd of 45,000 in 2013, watching super-billionaire investors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger riff off each other and deliver quick wit and worldly wisdom about finances and life in general...
Calling it a ‘right brain’ phenomenon is too simple, researchers say It takes two to tango. Two hemispheres of your...
What truly inspires individuals to perform at their very best?
When we're waiting in line or sitting in a boring meeting, time seems to slow down to a trickle. And when we get caught up in something completely engrossing - a gripping thriller, for example - we may lose sense of time altogether.
“From now on, I’ll connect the dots my own way.” – Bill Watterson Goodness knows I’ve put in my share of...
Whether you are a habitual list maker, or you prefer to keep your tasks in your head, everyone pursues their goals in this ever-changing, chaotic environment.
People are better able to exercise self-control when they choose goal-pursuit strategies that fit with their promotion or prevention focus.
Scientists have identified for the first time a particular gene's link to optimism, self-esteem and "mastery," the belief that one has control over one's own life — three critical psychological resources for coping well with stress and depression.
Research shows that how people view their abilities in the workplace impacts how they respond to success.
Whether it's sports, poker or the high-stakes world of business, there are those who always find a way to win when there's money on the table.
When dreaming is believing: Dreams affect people's judgment, behavior
Creativity is often made out to be a nebulous, messy, complicated, difficult thing, and it can be. But it doesn't have to be.