How to give thanks and feel good
Imagine your alarm clock starts ringing at 7:05 a.m., screeching that it�s time to get up for work. You roll out of bed, forcing yourself to throw off the covers…
Comfort food is really connection food
Do you want your favorite food to taste even better? Turns out, there�s a secret ingredient. Can you guess what it is? Salt? Absolutely, if your food tastes bland. Sriracha?…
Why you should always have something to look forward to
�Although eating honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but [Winnie…
How roller coasters hack your brain
�Clunk-clunk-clunk� clunk� clunk.� The chain rattles as you make your way up the steel track. Slowly, you pull to a stop 456 feet (139 meters) in the air. The only…
The temper in temperature
Summer is in full blast. You�ve got your swimwear on, and your shades at the ready. If you�re the cautious type, you�ve also prepared for some of the dangers of…
The different paths to satisfaction in work and life
We want a lot of things in life: love, economic security, happiness. We want to be respected in our career, and we want meaningful relationships. The challenge is that achieving…
The economic power of patriotism
Patriotism�love and pride for one�s nation[1]�is a powerful force. It imbues people�s lives with meaning and a sense of belonging, unifies individuals of different backgrounds and ideologies, encourages civic engagement[2],…
How to prevent bad events from dragging you down in other areas of life
Let�s say that tomorrow morning at breakfast, you have a major disagreement with your significant other. Suddenly you�re no longer certain about the future of your relationship. You�re desperate to…
Can resilience be taught?
In 2008, the United States Army was in crisis. It wasn�t just that American soldiers were in harm�s way overseas, battling insurgents and dodging improvised explosive devices in a distant…