We think of nostalgia as a wistful yearning for days gone by. But science tells us that it's more than a pleasant trip down memory lane.

Struggling with a massive problem that feels unsolvable? A simple brain hack called Retrograde Reasoning — a proven brain hack used by chess masters, detectives, and entrepreneurs — is a simple way to reverse engineer solutions, and create clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Your brain is listening. The question is: what are you telling it? One of the most powerful forces behind improvement may not be the app, the supplement, or the new habit. It may be your expectation.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck overthinking things? You’re not alone. Over 40 million U.S. adults struggle with anxiety each year.

Many people pride themselves on powering through stress, believing a strong work ethic means showing up no matter what. But here’s the scientific truth: When you're fatigued and mentally overloaded, your cognitive performance drops dramatically. There is a better way!

While there is a wealth of research that prescribes the recipe for emotional intelligence, the hallmarks of EQ are awareness, focus, and intention. Get started with a few simple attitudes and behaviors that emotionally intelligent people consistently demonstrate.

Contrarian thinking is about challenging the status quo, going against the grain, and seeing opportunities where others see obstacle.

In a world that often values certainty, it's easy to overlook the power of discovery and the benefits we get from cultivating curiosity.

Self-improvement is all the rage. A major flaw that makes it toxic is the assumption that we are "fundamentally broken" and need fixing.

Is your glass half full or half empty? What we pay attention to has great influence over our thoughts, behaviors and brain chemistry.

Life is busy and time is a valuable resource. But the more hurried we are the more stressed we are. There's one simple act that will help.

Putting pen to paper does more than just record your thoughts. It actually rewires your brain and improves cognition and memory!

Our world is built to flood your brain with fake dopamine. The problem is fake dopamine burns out quickly and keeps you chasing another hit.

The human brain is wired for self-relevance. When we evaluate social situations, our default setting is to assume people are watching us.

In a world that feels like it demands more and more, saying "no" may be your secret superpower. Here are 6 simple ways to harness the skill

Confidence can be elusive and there are times we all wish we had more. You’re stronger than you think—and your brain is already on board.

Feeling mentally maxed out? Discover six science-backed strategies to reboot your brain and restore clarity. From movement and mindful breathing to music and mindful snacking, here are 6 quick, effective techniques to combat cognitive overload and enhance focus.

Confident people are perceived to be more competent. But there is a difference between confident and arrogant and 3 pitfalls to avoid.

There is nothing more frightening than exposing yourself to your critics. There is also nothing more liberating than proving them wrong.

Scientists have been exploring the brain regions involved with creativity, one very simple secret might surprise you!