Brenna
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We Can’t Predict What Will Make Us Happy
Impact bias, presentism, and our brain’s “immune system” all warp our view of what will make us happy in life.
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Is It Bad to Watch TV?
We worry a lot about “screen time” when it comes to kids. But what are the long-term hidden effects on our own personal growth?
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The Forgotten Virtue of Patience
We’ve all been told that “patience is a virtue,” but do we understand just how powerful patience can be in our hectic 21st-century lives?
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The Surprising Joy of Missing Out
FOMO, or the Fear Of Missing Out, has become a chronic problem for many of us. The best antidote is its opposite: the Joy of Missing Out.
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The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: How to Not Be Alone
People regret not being closer to their friends. Here are 3 ways to overcome Schopenhauer’s famous Hedgehog Dilemma and find connection.
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Why Regret Is (Actually) Good for Us
Regret doesn’t always have to be a negative thing. In fact, it’s a valuable tool for improving our lives.
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Should You Live a “Psychologically Rich” Life?
The choice between novelty, meaning, and comfort may be a false one
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Flow: A Superpower for Every Day of Your Life
Cultivating a flow state is about far more than improving your skill at something. It contains the keys to happiness itself.
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The Truth About Soulmates
Since time immemorial people have believed in the idea of finding their other half, but the truth about soulmates is a bit more complex.
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How to Make Old Friends
Is it true that you “can’t make old friends?” I’ve discovered something both surprising and encouraging for making friendships that last.
