The feel of our heart beat, the rumble of an empty stomach, the pleasure of a deep breath. Interoception — the ability to perceive the internal state of our bodies — is central to our thoughts, emotions, decision-making, and sense of self. More
Self-confidence is a bit like the running water in your house. You may not know every detail about how it works or where it comes from, but it’s painfully obvious when it’s not there. Like when your water is shut off, a dearth of self-confidence has a huge negative impact More
Are you passionate about your work? Fulfilled in every aspect of your career? If yes, congratulations! You’ve done what we all strive for but rarely achieve. As for the rest of us, there’s hope: Part of why we haven’t found our passion yet is that we tend to give up More
A common, low-stakes living-room scenario: A couple is trying to decide on a movie to watch. There’s an option one-half of the relationship is thrilled about, but the other has already seen it. On those grounds, it’s ruled out. But a new study suggests that this notion that having already More
A sample of research exploring academic achievement in children with autism; self, memory, and childhood trauma; and goal pursuit in individuals with anxiety. More
When students enter college, many are told it’s an arena “to find your passion” — that in classroom lectures, late-night debates with roommates, student clubs and/or literature, you will unearth the thing — your career, your calling, an area that will sustain your mind and soul. It’s just waiting to More
