Most new year resolutions — whether centered on fitness, finances, or breaking bad habits like smoking — fail to last. That's why it's important to create resolutions that will help you grow...

Do you want to get more done in fewer hours? Dr. Mithu Storoni can tell you how. She's an expert in stress and brain health, known for her research on optimizing cognitive performance and managing...

Whether you're dealing with passive-aggressive comments or facing outright rudeness, these powerful scripts can transform these awkward or confrontational moments into opportunities for mental...

Whether you want to get better at sales calls or improve your public speaking skills, we all can improve our performance, even if we aren't professional athletes. There are psychological skills that...

Bucket lists sometimes pressure people to start treating life like a checklist, and they stop enjoying the journey. A reverse bucket list is different. It reminds you of the amazing things you've...

Stress is a normal part of life. You can't escape it, but you can choose how you manage it.Dr. Jenny Taitz is a psychologist and expert in stress management. She's the author of a book called Stress...

There are many common misconceptions about what contributes to genuine happiness. However, research is clear that there are small habits that we can all incorporate into our daily lives to become...

There's a lot of pressure to be productive, and many people think they should be doing more or working more. But sometimes, all that work causes us to lose sight of our values. Ironically, the...

Gratitude is a superpower that offers incredible benefits, ranging from improved mental and physical health to better social connections. Yet, we often underestimate how impactful it can be.Some of...

Looking for the good in life can be challenging when things seem dark. But no matter how rough life might be, amazing things still happen in the world.Lucia Knell, the Vice President of Upworthy,...

Adding more good habits to your life might give you some benefits. But if you really want to see improvements, subtracting a negative habit will provide you with the biggest boost in happiness and...

Do you ever fall into the trap of thinking you'll feel better if you achieve more? According to Megan Hellerer, founder of Coaching for Underfulfilled Overachievers, believing the "achievement lie"...

Sadness serves an important purpose. It reminds us of something that needs our attention. So we shouldn't avoid it all the time.In fact, sadness can help you build mental strength when you know how...

If mindfulness sounds confusing or overwhelming, you're not alone. Many people feel like they just don't have the time or patience to start a mindfulness practice.Fortunately, Dr. William Kuyken says...

Your belief in yourself significantly impacts how likely you are to succeed at anything you do. Research studies show that self-efficacy affects your motivation, perseverance, and...

A toxic workplace can take a serious toll on your well-being. But it's not always an option to quit your job. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to reduce the impact it has on you.Dr....

Do you need motivation but aren't sure how to get it? Fortunately, some science-backed strategies can help you build and maintain motivation over time (yet no one tells us how to do it). Whether you...

Do you cringe when you see a picture of yourself? Do you say negative things about how you look? If so, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your body image.Dr....

People often say, "Face your fears," but they rarely share how to do it. Fortunately, there are specific steps you can take to make something feel a lot less scary. Whether you struggle with a fear...

Deryck Whibley, the frontman of platinum-selling rock band Sum 41, opens up about his latest book, Walking Disaster. He explores the stories that shaped the title of his book while opening up about...