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.

There is no better way to escape our own than by tuning into someone else’s drama. But there is science behind why we love reality TV.

The average person complains about 20 times a day. Research shows that it negatively affects more than our mood. It actually makes us dumber

Thanks to a small town of Italian immigrants, we've learned that belonging and a shared purpose contribute are sound predictors of health.

Research is clear about the positive impact optimism has on depression, mental illness, stress, anxiety, physical health and even success.

There is a vast body of research exploring what makes us happy and identifying key elements that are scientifically linked to happiness.

Our expectations influence our reality as well as our interactions with those around us.

Ever notice how sometimes the anticipation of something feels just as good — if not better — than the moment itself? That’s not indulgence… it’s neuroscience. The brain is exquisitely wired to chase what might be next, lighting up not only when we experience pleasure, but when we imagine it.

Can certain foods make you smarter? Science says yes! The brain is fueled by the nutrients we eat, and some give us a cognitive advantage.

Recent research shows that there is one emotion that protects relationships against the normal stresses and strains of relationships.

While scientists can’t seem to agree as to whether awe is an emotion or a cognitive state, recent research says we need more of it!

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