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Your Most Ambivalent Relationships Are the Most Toxic
It’s been two decades, but I still feel jittery when I think of an old boss of mine. One day she nominated me for an award for service to the organization. Then she threatened to
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How to Make Better Decisions, Faster
Contemplation and reflection are important, but nothing ever gets done until you actually get started. In business (and in life), a bias toward action is important. That’s why Jeff Bezos thinks most decisions should be made when you don’t have all the
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Gratitude Really Is Good for You. Here’s What the Science Shows.
In 2022, Stacy Batten said, her “whole year was on fire.” Her husband died of cancer, and her father died after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Her mother was diagnosed with cancer. And she
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The Epidemic of Isolation Is as Harmful as Smoking
Your doctor’s orders for staying healthy might include a daily routine of eating your broccoli, going to the gym and getting a good night’s sleep. Now, the US surgeon general would like to add another
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It’s Time We Trained Students for Diverse Careers in Psychological Science
The variety of positions held by psychologists is not a new development, writes APS President Wendy Wood in her debut column. So why has psychology graduate training largely retained the classic model of a direct path to an academic job?
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Could Procrastination Actually Be Beneficial? Some Experts Say Yes.
I’ll be honest: When I’m facing a difficult work task that requires real focus and deep concentration, you’ll find me scrolling through Instagram, reading a random article, checking my emails, and making a(nother) cup of