Control freaks beware: perfectly planned experiences don’t make us the happiest but surprises do. It's called emotional intensification.

Everything we read in in print or online is influenced by the font we see much like music in a film. Typography is what language feels like.

Research shows that our longest nerve in the body has superpowers - both mentally and physically. 6 ways to engage your vagus nerve.

It's widely accepted that gratitude is good for the soul. But, did you know it's a GAME-CHANGER in the workplace?

Think about the last time you received a genuine compliment. How did that feel? Studies show compliments improve mood and brain function!

The simple act of tasting wine is anything but simple. Everything from background music to the sound of the cork pop influence the taste.

Flow state is a state of pure focus and concentration that enables you to do what you’re doing at the top of your game.

Constructive criticism can prevent us from making mistakes in the present. But without positive feedback longterm improvement isn't likely.

People don't leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. Most bad bosses lack the vocabulary to keep people engaged and productive.

Countless studies demonstrate that a simple smile significantly influences the way we are perceived by others, and it changes the brain.

"Words Matter" is more than a catchy tagline. The words we speak, hear, & read physically and chemically change the way the brain functions.

Thanks to neural imaging technology, we know that the brain is neurologically wired to reject injustice and expect fairness.

Recognizing when and how negative thoughts steal your focus is the best way to rewire your brain for the positive thoughts that enable bette

We'd all like to think that we are rational thinkers and decision makers all the time. As amazing as the brain is, it's also very flawed.

When you set a goal, you're going to want to bring your brain's bouncer to help you find what you need to succeed!

We've all experienced the 3 PM slump. Before you head to Starbucks, there are some simple ways to beat it and slay the day like a boss!

Recent neuroscience now identifies how the daily practice of gratitude affects healthy brain activity as well as our physical well-being.

The curative power of laughter and joy as it counters the effects of stress may be one of the great medical discoveries of our time!

The primary goal of the brain is to predict how to minimize threats and maximize rewards. This is why the brain hates uncertainty.

In a dog-eat-dog world that seems pretty mean these days, there are some brain-based reasons to show a little more kindness.