If you’ve ever spoken to someone and later felt that you would have better spent your time talking to a brick wall, you’ll surely identify with the observations of Rebecca West. “There is no such thing as conversation,” the novelist and literary critic wrote in her collection of stories, The Harsh Voice. “It is an … Read more
Nir Eyal is the author of “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.” Courtesy of Nir Eyal We all have bad habits. Whether its doomscrolling on social media, spending too much time on Netflix, or smoking and drinking excessively, some of these are unproductive at best, but many still choose to indulge … Read more
Everyone’s life is different — yet most people still utter one of four common phrases on their deathbeds, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee. Each of the phrases offers an important lesson for leading a fulfilling and successful life, Mukherjee said during a commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania last week. … Read more
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images How often do you think about death? The thought of no longer existing is too painful and grim for many to bear and is frequently avoided, but one psychology expert thinks people need to face their fear of death head-on to live more fulfilling lives. “My top tip is … Read more
Highly successful people often have at least one trait in common, psychologists say: Their inner monologues are positive and optimistic. That can be a crucial element of achieving success: It’s hard to achieve a goal or reach a milestone if you constantly tell yourself that you can’t. Negative self talk can have a long-lasting impact … Read more
Hearing a sound in passing or getting a whiff of a smell can transport you to a familiar time and place in your life, and more likely than not you’ll get excited and want to think about the memory some more — that’s nostalgia. While making breakfast in my kitchen this week, I heard the … Read more
I’ve spent the last decade immersed in the science of happiness, and I’ve learned that our relationships are the most important factor contributing to our personal wellbeing. While I was researching my new book, “New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got It Wrong,” I discovered that there are two major barriers that … Read more
In August 2022, I quit my dream job. Looking to heal my burnout and find happiness beyond work, I spent a year and a half — and $34,000 — exploring South America and Asia. For the first several months, I dashed through my bucket list destinations, hiking to snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes in Patagonia … Read more
Cases of dementia are on the rise globally. Here’s how you can protect your brain today. Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images A global mental health crisis is on the horizon — dementia. It is a condition that can be caused by a number of diseases that gradually destroy nerve cells and damage the … Read more
Over the past five years, I estimate I’ve made the same lemon bar recipe dozens of times, if not more. While the steps are second nature, I’m hopeless at remembering any of the measurements. When I recently found myself once again typing “Sally’s Baking Addiction lemon bars” into my browser I wondered, “Is my brain … Read more
