We all have to make certain choices in life, such as where to live and how to earn a living.... more

From time to time, all of us are called upon to do hard or even seemingly impossible things. Do we... more

We’re often drawn to people who appear to be true to themselves. Yet showing our authentic selves to the world... more

It's happened to all of us: We're in the shower, or on a walk, and boom — a big idea... more

Every day, we leave small traces of ourselves online. And we might not realize what these traces say about us.... more

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are hunting for that special something for the special someones in our... more

What makes ordinary people do evil things? It was a question that long fascinated the psychologist Philip Zimbardo, who died... more

There's a tradition around many Thanksgiving dinner tables that's as consistent as stuffing and pumpkin pie: the family stories that... more

Neuroscientist Doug Fields was on a trip to Europe when a pickpocket stole his wallet. Doug, normally mild-mannered, became enraged... more

Many of us go to great lengths to be happy. But is our singular focus on feeling good actually making... more

Sometimes we feel just one single feeling with overwhelming force. We're joyously happy. We're crushingly sad. But sometimes it's more... more

For centuries, philosophers and theologians have warned about the dangers of hubris. It’s an emotion that can make us arrogant,... more

This week, we kick off our new series, Emotions 2.0, with a special double episode about the emotions we experience... more

We humans are a social species, and so it's not surprising that we care a lot about what other people... more

I. Me. My. You. He. She. They. It. To. Of. For. These are all words we use without a second... more

It can sometimes be exciting when we don't know what's coming next. Other times, the unknown can be deeply troubling.... more

Money worries are one of the biggest sources of anxiety in our lives. Psychologist Brad Klontz says these worries are... more

Every morning, you wake up and face the world. What does it look like to you? Do you see a... more

It happens to the best of us — we blank on someone's name, or forget an important meeting, or bomb... more

Saying no to someone who asks for something is often easier said than done. Maybe it's a boss who wants... more

Many of us feel like there aren't enough hours in the day. We struggle to make time for all the... more

Are you someone who strikes up a conversation with the person next to you on the train? Or do you... more

Whether in your personal life or at work, you've probably experienced what it’s like to have people reject your requests.... more

When we meet new people, we’re often drawn to those with a commanding presence or a dazzling personality. But it... more

When we think about misinformation, we often focus on blatant errors or deliberate attempts to deceive us. But in recent... more

We're always told to reach for that next ring, work that third job, go to that boisterous party after a... more

As we move through the world, it's easy to imagine we're processing everything that happens around us and then deciding... more

Cognitive scientist Nafees Hamid studies the minds of people drawn to radical or fringe ideas. This week, he takes us... more

You know that negative voice that goes round and round in your head, keeping you up at night? When that... more

Across every domain of our lives, our minds have a tendency to get accustomed to things. In fact, the brain... more

Some think of religious faith as just that: a leap of faith. But psychologists are increasingly filling in the gaps... more

Have you ever had an unexplainable feeling of emptiness? Life seems perfect - and yet - something is missing. This... more

Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like... more

The human drive to invent new things has led to pathbreaking achievements in medicine, science and society. But our desire... more

Most of us love to brainstorm with colleagues. But so often, our idea-generating sessions don't lead to anything tangible. Teams... more

Think about the last time you asked someone for something. Maybe you were nervous or worried about what the person... more

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt that people wrote you off? Maybe a teacher suggested you... more

Why is it so hard to guess where we're meant to be? To predict where we'll end up? Nearly all... more

If you're a parent or a teacher, you've probably wondered how to balance play and safety for the kids in... more

We've all had those days when all we want is a little treat. Maybe it's a bag of chips, an... more