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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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

Routines can be powerful tools to help people build a ‘new normal’ as pandemic restrictions lift. Routines can support creativity, boost health and provide meaningful activities and opportunities.

A call has been made to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected to.

Failure. A word we all dread. Failure can make us feel less competent, confident or intelligent, yet it is inevitable. We have all experienced failure in our lives, and whilst in the short term it can be debilitating, it can also be a springboard to a new learning experience and can sometimes be life changing for the better.

In contrast, by withholding judgement and taking a moment to internally wonder what has happened that could explain their behaviour, we acknowledge that trauma might be influencing them.

He knew he had overreacted. Worse, his team knew it.

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.

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

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

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

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

With some introspection, you can test your own abilities at anger management. Mental-health experts share the best ways to do so.

In this excerpt from The Gap and the Gain, authors Benjamin P. Hardy and Dan Sullivan say if you think that “happiness” and “success” are something you “pursue” and will have in your future, then you’re in trouble. You’re making yourself and others around you miserable.

People and industries measure how productive they are in similar ways. This extended period of remote work for many has revealed how flawed that can be.

Energy is our most valuable currency in which many people don't treat it as a priority. With that said, here are 4 habits to boost your mental energy.

Want to improve your communication and relationship with your kids? A neuroscientist and parenting expert breaks down the four most common phrases you should never use, why they don't work, and the right way to teach self-discipline.