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Why Old Friends Bring Out Our Worst Teenage Selves
… As viewers get to know the group, they learn that Jaclyn was the ring leader in school. On this vacation, she assumes that role again, paying for the trip and deciding when the group Visit Page
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To Build a Habit, Try a Streak
Streaks work for two reasons: what behavioral economists call loss aversion and potential gain, said Dr. Katy Milkman, a behavioral scientist at the University of Pennsylvania. Let’s start with gains: A streak can be profoundly Visit Page
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A Four-Day Science-Backed Guide to Forging Better Friendships That Will Improve Your Life
… Another way to add warmth to your connections could be to repair past wrongs, by saying sorry. As our tech specialist Thomas Germain found out, robots are actually surprisingly good at coming up with effective Visit Page
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For Young Adults, Caregiving Isn’t Just Hard. It Can Shape You for Life
They’re young and in love. But she’s sick, and he’s her caregiver, and that means nothing else comes easy. … At this age, people typically explore new beliefs, relationships and friendships. It’s when you become Visit Page
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Can You Find Awe in Christmas Cookies?
… I’m not sure it’ll be enough to elicit wonder, but it’s worth trying. According to Michelle Shiota, a psychology professor at Arizona State University who has researched the impact of awe, “You got to push Visit Page
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Are You Good at Building Friendships? Here’s How to Tell.
To build closer friendships, experts say tell your friends you appreciate them, be vulnerable and “repot” the relationship. … It’s important to show interest and full attention to what a friend is telling you, said Rich Visit Page
