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The Paradox of Hard Work
… To say that long-distance runners embrace difficulty is to say the obvious. When you watch many thousands of people happily push themselves through a race that they might not even be allowed to finish Visit Page
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Not Sure Where To Go Next In Life? These Journal Prompts Can Help You Figure It Out
In 2011, Victor Saad, a secondary school teacher, decided he wanted a new career. At first, he considered getting an MBA. But when he reflected on what he really wanted from it — credibility in Visit Page
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The Problem With Optimism in a Crisis
… Even better is a technique called mental contrasting, co-developed by the psychologist Gabriele Oettingen, who led the study on college students. The idea is to visualize an attainable goal (such as getting involved in Visit Page
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Who Counts As a Significant Other?
Finding “the one” can seem like life’s ultimate goal—but should it be? This hour, TED speakers expand the definition of life partnership, whether it’s with a friend, a spouse, a pet, or no one at Visit Page
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So You Reached Your Goal. Now What?
… Goal setting is part of how we demarcate time, said Dr. Katy Milkman, a behavioral scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of “How to Change.” … It’s normal to feel a Visit Page
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The Secret to Doing Hard Things and Getting Stuff Done
Over the last year, NPR graphics reporter Daniel Wood — a busy dad of three — says he’s been able to maintain “a workout cadence I’ve never, ever had before.” The secret to his good Visit Page
