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Living in the moment takes practice. But if you train yourself to do it, you — and your family — will reap some incredible benefits.

We are constantly telling ourselves stories about who we are, what we are capable of and how the world around us works. Shouldn't those stories be helpful? Experts share advice on how to retool your self-talk to be more positive and effective.

These quick power-ups can range from having a snack, to chatting with a co-worker, to stopping for a stretch and a quick crossword puzzle.

Constantly scrolling through bad news, or doomscrolling, has negative effects on mental health. Here's how to kick the habit while staying informed.

Digital friendships are great – until they feel overwhelming. Here's how to strike that balance.

By Dr. Michael Gillespie

Warren Buffett has a nearly empty calendar. Being busy doesn't make you more successful. It probably means you're not managing your time well.

Cut down on email, manage your calendar, find your focus. If these tools work for people at the top of their game, they might be worth a download.

When you have a setback at work, treat yourself as you would a friend: with kindness and understanding.

Working Better, Not Harder

Three new studies show how to train your brain to achieve peak performance.

How do you break through the noise and figure out what's important to you? Enter the rule of recentering.

Overcome anxiety by relying on your senses 

A global survey reveals the pandemic’s effect on employee resilience and engagement and points to ways to improve them.

For several years, we have been measuring resilience and confidence and have noticed a significant decline since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video calls seemed an elegant solution to remote work, but they wear on the psyche in complicated ways.

In this Spotlight feature, we look at the benefits of practicing meditation or mindfulness, and we weigh up some of the potential unwanted effects.

Increasing evidence shows that anxiety hurts both working memory space and cognitive processes.

If you're having trouble disconnecting from work at night, try these steps to 'SHUT' down your day.

By Emma Young. Women took only the positive from work into the home (and vice versa), while for men it was the stress that spilt over.

It seems counterintuitive, but taking time to unplug actually boosts your productivity. Here are tips for recharging your batteries.