The greatest deception humans suffer is from their own opinions. -- Leonardo da Vinci Today’s post complements research I recently discussed on the podcast, Water Cooler Talk Podcast, where I …
GUEST AUTHOR: Why Stress is Easily Transmitted Between People
Today, we have a useful guest post on anxiety -- how it spreads between people and what you can do to stop it. Read to the end to learn some actionable tips on how to deal with anxiety in your own …
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Your Biggest Obstacle in Persuading Others
Not brute force but only persuasion and faith are kings of this world. -- Thomas Carlyle Today's post is cross-listed with one I wrote for Psychology Today, where I and a social psychology …
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A First Step to Weight Loss
To change your body, you must first change your mind. -- Anonymous Ironically, weight loss and weight maintenance are two of people’s most commonly held goals, yet nearly one third of all U.S. …
How to (Scientifically) Lead a Meaningful Life: Part 2
When a person can't find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure. -- Viktor Frankl Last week, we talked about what it means (scientifically) to lead a meaningful life. And …
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Jake Takes a Two-Week Break
One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. -- Henry Miller Currently, I, my brother, and my dad are doing a roadtrip across Ireland and Scotland (right now, I'm typing this …