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Comments & traffic statistics help empower bloggers

Whether bloggers are writing to change the world, or just discussing a bad break-up, they may get an extra boost of motivation from traffic-measuring and interactive tools that help them feel more connected to and more influential in their communities.

Dreams can overpower conscious thoughts

When dreaming is believing: Dreams affect people's judgment, behavior

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How some people always find a way to win

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.

A few peeks at how nonconformists achieve success

Iconoclasts are individuals who do things that others say can't be done.

No pain, no gain also applies to happiness

People who work hard at improving a skill or ability may experience stress in the moment, but experience greater happiness on a daily basis and longer term. Here's why.

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Why some people can’t handle success

Research shows that how people view their abilities in the workplace impacts how they respond to success.

Can a full bladder lead to better decisions?

What should you do when you really, REALLY have to go? Make important life decisions, maybe?

Protect your big ideas: Patents, trade secrets & copyrights

Successful entrepreneurs turn big ideas into successful business opportunities, but how should they protect those ideas?

Being specific, not flexible, helps you achieve your goals

Worried you won't meet your goal? According to research, you'll be more likely to succeed if you make specific plans to implement it.

One gene’s link to optimism and self-esteem

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.

Barbie could dampen a young girl’s career dreams

Although the marketing slogan suggests that Barbie can "Be Anything," girls who play with this extremely popular doll see fewer career options available to themselves compared to boys.

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The absolute beginner’s guide to starting a small online business

I've been working online full time for almost 10 years, since age 19. I've had a lot of failures and a lot of successes. There is no better way to learn how to succeed than to learn from someone who has already done it.

Got a goal? A helpful partner isn’t always helpful

You might think that a loving partner helps keep you on track -- say, when you want to stick to your jogging or concentrate on your studies.

Your personality type influences how much self-control you have

People are better able to exercise self-control when they choose goal-pursuit strategies that fit with their promotion or prevention focus.

The color red can keep you from performing your best

The color red can affect how people function: Red means danger and commands us to stop in traffic.

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How goals affect feelings after success or failure

When the St Louis Cardinals lost the World Series, just how much shame did the players feel?

Underdogs have more motivation? Not so fast…

Members of a group or team will work harder when they're competing against a group with lower status than when pitted against a more highly ranked group.

Profound impact of our unconscious on reaching goals

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.

Want to be happier? Be more grateful

Want to quickly improve your happiness and satisfaction with life? Then the pen may be a mighty weapon.

Task master: Categorizing rewards improves motivation

What truly inspires individuals to perform at their very best?

Time flies when you’re having goal-motivated fun

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.

Those less motivated to achieve will excel on tasks seen as fun

But when a task is presented as fun, researchers report in a new study, the same individuals often do worse than those who are less motivated to achieve.

Impossible goals? Tweak with new targets

Research suggests that it is pro athlete's ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him successful.

The science of happiness

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?

Achieving fame, wealth and beauty are psychological dead ends, study says

If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life -- think again.

Seeking happiness? Remember the good times, forget the regrets

People who look at the past through rose-tinted glasses are happier than those who focus on negative past experiences and regrets.

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Why to take pride in your failures

Pride in success can prevent us from taking further action toward our goals. We should not allow our brains to convince us that a failure is a success just so that we can stop trying.

Eureka! How distractions facilitate creative problem-solving

How many times have you spent hours slaving over an impossible problem, only to take a break and then easily solve the problem, sometimes within minutes of looking at it again?

Getting ready to advertise? Here are some how-tos

Use these steps to help draw a blueprint for your business’s advertising plan. 1. Design the framework What is the...

Brain battles over short-term rewards, long-term goals

If it feels like one part of your brain is battling another, it probably is, according to a study published in Science.