The scientific case for avoiding too much pressure.
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To Persuade Anyone of Anything, Start by Showing Them How They’re Right
To effectively persuade someone to change their mind, lead them to discover a new perspective on their own!
To effectively persuade someone to change their mind, lead them to discover a new perspective on their own!
To Influence People, Focus on Giving Connection, Instead of Taking It
Take any situation — and make it work for you!
Take any situation — and make it work for you!
When You Are Disappointed in Yourself, Practice Self-Compassion
Don’t allow past and present disappointments ripple through to the core of who you are. Pick yourself back up!
Don’t allow past and present disappointments ripple through to the core of who you are. Pick yourself back up!
Truly Productive People Find the Right Balance Between the Results and the Process
Results-driven and process-driven are the two mindsets for getting things done.
Results-driven and process-driven are the two mindsets for getting things done.
Self-Acceptance Is the Antidote to Self-Judgment
Learning to be truly free and happy.
Learning to be truly free and happy.
For a Calmer, Happier Life, Stop Taking Everything So Seriously
Life has a sense of humor, and so should you.
Life has a sense of humor, and so should you.
Learning To Be Happy Alone
Being comfortable with yourself is the key to being comfortable in the company of others.
Being comfortable with yourself is the key to being comfortable in the company of others.
If You Are an Overthinker, Spend More Time Appreciating Your Results
Appreciate your progress a little more!
Appreciate your progress a little more!
Taking a Step Back Is as Necessary as Moving Forward
From a step back, a leap forward!
From a step back, a leap forward!
When You Hang Out With Happy People, You Tend to Feel Happier
Choose your company wisely.
Choose your company wisely.
To Understand Someone on a Deeper Level, Learn to Listen Without Judgment
Understanding the mind of others means getting their perspective, instead of taking their perspective.
Understanding the mind of others means getting their perspective, instead of taking their perspective.
The Arrival Fallacy: A Psychologist Explains Why Reaching Your Goals Won’t Make You Happy
Accomplishing something great may not be the key to happiness.
Accomplishing something great may not be the key to happiness.
To Forge Truly Authentic Relationships, Be Human to Everyone You Meet
Time spent investing in real connections is worth it.
Time spent investing in real connections is worth it.
Feeling Good About Yourself Makes Your Relationships Easier
Want to have better relationships? Be intriguing.
Want to have better relationships? Be intriguing.
Your Life Circumstances May Have a Lot Less to Do With Your Happiness
When are we happiest?
When are we happiest?