How Awe Transforms the Body and Mind

How Awe Transforms the Body and Mind

Lani Shiota argues that awe is a fundamental part of being human—making our bodies and minds more receptive to new information, new experiences, and…

Three Tips to Be a Better Conversationalist

Three Tips to Be a Better Conversationalist

Bridge-builder Mónica Guzmán shares three ways to make hard conversations a little easier.

The Four Constituents of Well-Being

The Four Constituents of Well-Being

Dr. Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, explains what he sees as the four science-based…

Being Kinder to Yourself

Being Kinder to Yourself

When you're caring so much for other people, how do you deal with your own stress? Psychiatrist Elizabeth Guinto tries a practice to be kinder to…

How to Help Your Children Develop Humility

How to Help Your Children Develop Humility

Parents can help their kids be open-minded, mindful of their strengths and weaknesses, and considerate of others.

Secrets of the Vagus Nerve

Secrets of the Vagus Nerve

Dacher Keltner shares his research on the vagus nerve, a key nexus of mind and body and a biological building block of human compassion.

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