Want to Live Longer? Take a Long Vacation
A 40-year Finnish study of 1,222 businessmen found that vacation time predicts longevity better than diet or exercise. Long holidays…
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A brief history of happiness
We’ve spent roughly 2,500 years systematically misunderstanding what happiness actually is, and the we’re still getting it wrong, only now…
The Magic Pill (And Why We Keep Looking For Pills That Tastes Better)
I’ve never been one of those people who “loves” exercise. You know the type, they bounce out of bed at…
The best way to get to know what other people feel
Assumptions fill the gaps where conversations should be.
When pursuing tasks, goals or learning, ask why.
Asking why creates the motivation that carries you through difficulty.
The Harada Method: Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
The Harada Method transforms ambitious goals into reality by breaking them into 64 specific, daily actions. Learn the exact system…
The Best Possible Self Technique: Write Your Way Out of Anxiety
A 15-minute writing exercise where you describe your ideal future can immediately reduce anxiety by making positive scenarios feel psychologically…
How to navigate grief
MIT neuroscientist Steve Ramirez explains what grief does to your brain, and shares how memory science reveals practical paths through…