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.
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.
Feeling sluggish? The solution may require getting outside the box -- that big brick-and-mortar box called a building.
So many acts in our daily lives -- refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets, working on your tax forms when you'd rather watch TV -- seem to boil down to one essential ingredient: self-control.
Iconoclasts are individuals who do things that others say can't be done.
American entrepreneurs pray more frequently, are more likely to see God as personal, and are more likely to attend services in congregations that encourage business and profit-making, according to a study by Baylor University scholars of business and sociology.
Self-employed male Britons have been found to work longer hours for lower wages than those of their employee counterparts. This...
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.
When there are conflicting demands from work, home and the classroom, any hectic time can be filled with stress.
What should you do when you really, REALLY have to go? Make important life decisions, maybe?
Whether you are swimming in the Olympics or saving for a vacation, being able to see progress toward your goal will help you reach it.
When the St Louis Cardinals lost the World Series, just how much shame did the players feel?
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.
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?
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.
Research suggests that overall happiness in life is more related to how much you are respected and admired by those around you, not to the status that comes from how much money you have stashed in your bank account.
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.
A study of the sexes reveals that when it comes to starting a business, women are more likely than men to consider individual responsibility, and use business as a vehicle for social and environmental change.
When people feel they’ve hit a roadblock in reaching a personal goal, such as losing weight, a change in perspective...
Most self-help books on the subject offer tips on how to maximize one’s bliss, but one study suggests that moderate happiness may be preferable to full-fledged elation.
Successful entrepreneurs turn big ideas into successful business opportunities, but how should they protect those ideas?
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.
It's not just in movies where nerds get their revenge.
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.
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?
Communities that stick together and do good for others cope better with crises and are happier for it.
A study by assistant marketing professor finds people are more satisfied if they set ambitious goals, as opposed to conservative goals.
Individuals who live in wealthy neighborhoods are more likely to have materialistic values and poor spending habits, the study says, particularly if they are young, living in urban areas and relatively poor compared with their surroundings.
Research led by a leading expert on the positive benefits of napping suggests that Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep enhances creative problem-solving.
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.