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

Thanks to advances in neuroscience, we now know that music doesn’t just move us emotionally—it rewires us biologically. The right song at the right time can elevate your performance, sharpen your focus, or soften your stress. Brainwaves actually sync with music, nudging your body into different physiological states. It's like having a remote control for your mood—one that’s shaped like a Spotify playlist.

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.

Many think of phrase "mind over matter" as a miraculous paranormal construct. Research shows it's much more than woo-woo science.

Neuroscientists have found an inverse relationship between the amygdala and the neocortex. We don't do our best thinking when we're stressed

You’ve probably felt it—that awful sting when someone just vanishes. No explanation. No closure. Just silence. It’s called ghosting, and while it feels personal, it’s actually deeply neurological. The ambiguity of ghosting fuels self-doubt, anxiety, and rumination. Studies show that unclear endings can actually hurt more than clear rejection because our brains crave resolution. But what’s really happening in your brain when you’re left hanging? The Zeigarnik Effect.

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.

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.

In our fast-paced world, we often overlook the small choices we make every day. But these microdecisions have a huge impact on our lives.

Maybe you've dreamed about how happy you'd be winning the lottery. Not so fast... Research shows that material possessions and financial gains only give us a temporary boost in happiness.

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

In today's fast-paced world, the constant quest for productivity can be overwhelming. True productivity is all about finding balance.

Whether you define happiness as a state of being or an emotion, research shows that our happiness is directly correlated with curiosity.

There is solid scientific evidence that we can actually rewire the brain with the power of visualizing our success.

The new year is like the first blank page of a new book ready to be filled. Here are 6 simple ways make 2025 the best year yet!

Hope is powerful. It doesn't just profoundly change the way we see the world, it also changes the structure and function of the brain.

When we’re stressed, the brain thinks it needs extra fuel to fight the stress . Cue the cravings and the extra pounds.

A small act of kindness can set off a chain of significant events. The things that change the world are the tiny things.

As technology connects you to work 24/7, finding a work-life balance feels like a fantasy. Forget about it. Look for your ikigai instead.