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.

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.

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

Music doesn’t just influence your mood—it can literally rewire your brain. Research confirms that different genres of music can enhance attention, memory, physical tasks and motivation.

Rejection taps into our most fundamental needs of belonging and acceptance. When these needs are unmet, the impact can be profound.

Employees don't love their jobs because they are making millions for shareholders.  That rarely inspires the individual to work harder.

Conventional wisdom posits that luck is a matter of chance; some people have it and others don’t. But science says we can create luck!

We all experience stress and the psychological effects it has on us. But what if we could actually use stress to our advantage?

Since the mid-1980's, there has been a wealth of research comfirming the positive physiological effects of social interaction with animals.