If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life -- think again.
A study finds that men are more likely to share their creative work online than women, despite the fact that women and men engage in creative activities at essentially equal rates.
It's often said that women can have it all - motherhood and a career. But a study suggests that women who rule the household have less energy for or interest in being a rising star in the workplace.
In today's world, many are are engaged in wide, internet-based searches for seed money to launch entrepreneurial ventures. But what guidelines exist as to the best way to go about securing this kind of funding?
In contrast to "every man for himself" interpretations of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, social scientists are building the case that humans are successful as a species precisely because of our nurturing, altruistic and compassionate traits.
A study by assistant marketing professor finds people are more satisfied if they set ambitious goals, as opposed to conservative goals.
Research led by a leading expert on the positive benefits of napping suggests that Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep enhances creative problem-solving.
Backpackers scored 50 percent better on a creativity test after spending four days in nature disconnected from electronic devices, according to a study by psychologists from the University of Utah and University of Kansas.
While some psychologists still argue that people perform better when they do something because they want to, research suggests we shouldn't even make that distinction.
In the not-too-distant past, young people aspired to become lawyers and doctors. Now they yearn to achieve the celebrity of a Mark Zuckerberg or Oprah Winfrey -- and these goals extend to adults as well.
Thinking of going it alone? Becoming a freelancer is an attractive option for many professionals, but can you make it work for you?
You win some, you lose some. Such are life's ups and downs.
There are a number of factors that influence how well we do in school, including the amount of time we study and our interest in a subject.
Contrary to popular belief, the people who become truly famous, stay famous for decades.
Tips and tools for professional development include making your aptitudes and accomplishments more visible.
People have an easier time starting toward a goal than finishing it, but a shift in attention can make all the difference in reaching the finish line.
Conventional wisdom tells us that in the business world, "you are who you know" -- your social background and professional networks outweigh talent when it comes to career success.
Science has shown that even a brief sleep - a power nap - can significantly improve your ability to remember what you've learned. Here's how.
Psychological scientists have found that the size of different parts of people's brains correspond to their personalities; for example, conscientious people tend to have a bigger lateral prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain involved in planning and controlling behavior.
It seems really simple: If you want to achieve something, set a goal and then make specific plans to implement it.
Why do "Aha!" moments sometimes come easily - and sometimes not at all?
A team of researchers led by a Michigan State University neuroscientist has created a quick but reliable test that can measure...
Maintaining an interest in the goals you pursue can improve your work and reduce burnout, according to research from Duke University.
When dreaming is believing: Dreams affect people's judgment, behavior
Procrastination is a curse, and a costly one. Putting things off leads not only to lost productivity but also to all sorts of hand wringing and regrets and damaged self-esteem. Are we programmed for postponement and delay?
When purchasing items online, reading customer reviews is a convenient way to get a real-world account of other people's opinions of the product.
Educators have tried to boost learning by focusing on differences in learning styles. Management consultants tout the impact that different...
If it feels like one part of your brain is battling another, it probably is, according to a study published in Science.
Happy individuals are predisposed to seek out and undertake new goals in life and this reinforces positive emotions, say researchers who examined the connections between desirable characteristics, life successes and well-being of over 275,000 people.
Trying to resist that late-night tweet or checking your work email again?