Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many of us grow up believing that being “nice” is the key to building and ...

Living in the moment can have a wide range of benefits, from reducing anxiety and stress to increasing social relationships. Here’s how to get started. Do your thoughts accompany you from task to task ...

In a recent study using online surveys of adults in the U.S. and U.K., Van Tilburg, et al, (2022) asked adult survey participants to provide characteristics of a boring person based on someone they ...

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said these words more than 2,000 years ago, and they still ring ...

Social media use can be harmful. The effects are troubling and well-documented, from tragic stories of adolescent life lost to academic research on the psychological harm such platforms can cause, ...

There is currently a disconnect between the demand to improve workforce well-being and the progress being made. Unfortunately, workforce burnout is rising, and well-being is worsening. Specifically, ...

Some people are naturally friendly, no matter who they’re talking to. They laugh at jokes, have great eye contact, and make you feel appreciated. Talk to them long enough, and it might even seem like ...

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As remote working blurs the line between work and life, HR leaders are prioritizing employee well-being and mental health. This focus on nurturing employee well-being is critical to developing ...

Today is International Men’s Day. As the writer Caitlin Moran recently observed, we frequently discuss the downsides of being a woman but not the difficulties men face. We asked male readers to tell ...

Editor's note: NPR will be continuing this conversation about Being Black in America online and on air. As protests continue around the country against systemic racism and police brutality, black ...