Three Steps to Say “No” Gracefully
“Yes” often feels better than “no”—but that doesn’t mean it’s always the right thing to say.
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Can Self-Compassion Make You Better at Public Speaking?
Don’t imagine your audience in their underwear. Instead, try being kind to yourself.
Can Meditation Lead to Lasting Change?
A new book reveals how long-term meditation can lead to profound improvements in our mind, brain, and body.
Four Ways to Gain Perspective on Negative Events
Here are four simple techniques for “self-distancing,” a research-tested way to break cycles of rumination and recrimination.
When Humor Widens the Political Divide
Humor researcher Thomas Ford explores how disparaging humor increases prejudice—and what we can do to laugh together again.
If You’re Stressed, You Need Empathic Friends
In times of stress, the quality we're looking for in our friends is empathy, a new study finds.
Can Mindfulness Help You Disconnect from Work?
According to a new study, one month of online mindfulness training can benefit stressed-out employees.
Why You Should Take More Time Off from Work
Not only are vacations relaxing, but they can boost our productivity and creativity—if done right.