Learning how to harness our attention is the “skill of the century,” says behavioral design expert Nir Eyal. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Information overload. From music and games to social media and endless hours of entertainment, easy access to technology has meant that humans are perpetually distracted. “The cost of living in a … Read more
If you suffer from stress or anxiety, you may also suffer from jaw pain—the two often go hand in hand. The pain is caused by grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw during the day (and night), and you probably don’t even realize you’re doing it. I know this because it happened to me: my … Read more
“Pausing helps us recognise, ‘For whatever reason, I’m looking through my judgy lens,’” Dr. Bonior says. “Then you can remind yourself that’s probably not the most accurate or helpful perspective.’” Sometimes, you can just notice a thought and let it go — a core part of meditation — before moving on to some of the … Read more
Jodi Wellman, a positive psychology expert, was an executive leader for 17 years but realized that achieving the pinnacle of success wasn’t bringing her any joy. “I was, like many people, achievement-oriented. I tied my sense of self-worth to what I was doing, how much I was producing, what the name on my business card … Read more
Smartphones, first introduced in 1992, have become an integral part of our everyday lives — from communicating with loved ones to managing our finances. The frequent use of them and other tech devices can be draining and distracting and still, it is difficult for us to cut down. Americans check their phones 144 times a … Read more
What is the secret to–if not eternal life, then a long one, that’s also well-lived? Kathleen Baird-Murray asks the experts for their tips on how to live longer and prioritizing your health. 1. The goal: 10 extra years of a life you love “We have improved longevity,” says Professor Tim Spector OBE, genetic epidemiologist, author … Read more
When asked by his fifth-grade teacher what he wanted to be when he grew up, Dr Nicholas Kardaras said ‘psychologist.’ But 10 year-old Nicholas had no idea his career treating mental illness would, in 2020, lead him to sit across the table from a teenage killer who stabbed three friends with a utility knife. Corey … Read more
You’re either a runner… or you’re not. That was my long held belief until one day I committed to the cause and learned how to become a runner, albeit slowly. The biggest lesson I learned while gradually increasing the length of time I ran (and reducing the amount of time I spent walking) three times … Read more
It’s no secret that the way you start your morning can have a profound effect on the hours that follow. Miss your alarm and oversleep? Stressed and frenzied all day. Burst out of bed energetic and refreshed? Poised to take on whatever comes your way. Maybe this is why we’re so endlessly fascinated with the … Read more
The workforce has undergone significant change over the past few decades. The labor force of those aged 75 and older is projected to increase by a staggering 96.5% from 2020 to 2030. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2022, 23% of employed people over 16 years old were non-White, higher than the … Read more