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Our sense of reality and time depend on getting a good night's sleep. When you're sleep-deprived, things can get weird.

That little voice in your head isn't anything to worry about — most people have one — but what you're saying, exactly, matters.

You learn new and complex things more quickly if you use effective and smart learning strategies

Addiction, particularly nicotine and cigarette smoking, remains a major concern in today’s society. According to the World Health Organization (2020), approximately 22.3% of the world’s population is affected by smoking. Although up to 70% of smokers express a desire to quit, research shows that only 6% are successful in doing so.

When faced with a dilemma--or simply wanting to make a change--research shows "What should I do?" is a terrible thing to ask.

From yelling too much to being too controlling, these are the regrets a variety of dads have about their parenting — and why they wish they acted differently.

The World Cup of Soccer promises some of the most dramatic moments in sports. And when the stakes are high, some people choke. IDEAS contributor Peter Brown looks at why our skills desert us when it matters most, and what can be done to avoid the dreaded performance choke.

Lama Kathy Wesley shares a teaching from 19th-century master Jamgon Kongtrul on lojong as a technique to transform mistakes into progress.

A study finds small but meaningful declines in personality traits that help us navigate social situations, trust others, think creatively, and act responsibly. Young people were especially affected.

Fatherly empowers men to raise great kids and lead more fulfilling adult lives through original reporting, expert parenting advice, and hard-won insights into a challenging, but profoundly rewarding stage of life.

Lessons from original coaches.

Boundaries are “communicated guidelines about how to relate with you or treat you.” Here's how to set them and why they're so important.

For the clarity of a “beginner’s mind” and a path to true and lasting wisdom, one must fully embrace "not-knowing."

You’ve heard of “mindfulness,” but how do you incorporate it into your life?

New computer systems aim to peer inside our heads—and to help us fix what they find there.

As every parent experiences, not getting the response you want from your child can sometimes cause you to raise your voice or display visual frustration to the point where you are the one who is actually overreacting. And as we (logically) know, rarely does a louder and bigger reaction from us lead to a more calm and resolved situation with them. That’s why, the next time your child is pushing your buttons, you should consider underreacting to the behavior to see if your buttons suddenly become

Last Update: January 27, 2023, 08:30 AM IST

Actionable tips on personal improvement.

Late-night rumination, focusing on the same worries again and again, could be disrupting your sleep. Experts give their advice on how to beat it and sleep better

The right family rules are powerful tools and guiding principles. But you need to enforce them with consistency and kindness. Here's how to do just that.

Seven expert and unexpected tips for people who have already tried everything. By Camilla Stoddart

Here's a three-step process for nipping defensive behavior in the bud and focusing more on connection and understanding.

Since returning to school last year, Utah teacher John Arthur has seen more and more kids show up to his classroom exhausted and angry after working through drama on Snapchat until 3 a.m. But as much as Arthur is concerned about the heightened amount of time students spend in the digital world since the start […]

What’s the difference between a ritual and a routine? Rituals can help you approach basic tasks with more mindfulness.