How to Prepare for the Unexpected
New research reveals that shifting between abstract and concrete thinking can help us prepare for unexpected events.
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New research reveals that shifting between abstract and concrete thinking can help us prepare for unexpected events.
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A broken heart can compromise the health of your actual heart—and so can extreme happiness.
Two new studies find that connecting with someone is even nicer than we expect.
Researcher Robb Rutledge says that expecting too much of your future experiences, including vacations, may be contributing to unhappiness.
We express at least 16 emotions in similar ways across cultures, a new study finds.