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Why do we love to chase? What is so intriguingly attractive about hard-to-get partners, Black Friday sales, and the very latest iPhone? Whether it’s for a trophy, a promotion, a…

I recently gave a TEDx talk that summarizes research on social connection, compassion and happiness! I hope you enjoy it! If you enjoyed it and think it may be useful…

Talented designer Ketan Deshpande designed this great infographic to summarize my Psychology Today article on the science of compassion. Love the visual reminders of why it pays to do good!…

Managers often mistakenly think that putting pressure on employees will increase performance. What it does increase is stress—and research has shown that high levels of stress carry a number of costs to…

Submerged in the responsibilities of life, the seriousness of world affairs, and an ever-growing to-do list, we often forget to PLAY. Animals, on the other hand, continue to play throughout…

The Two Paths of Attention: Outward & Inward What’s the difference between noticing the rapid beat of a popular song on the radio and noticing the rapid rate of your…

If we have a roof above our head, food to eat, are educated enough to read this article and have access to a computer and the internet, we have received…

The world tells us to look for happiness in achievements, possessions and status but lasting happiness lies somewhere else: in compassion and service.read more

 “I am not a victim” said a young Marine in our study. Recently returned from Afghanistan, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. A man or woman with the courage to go to war does not easily embrace victimhood. Complementa…