6 science-backed ways to improve your memory
What we remember plays an important role in our day-to-day lives.From a happy memory of your childhood to an important fact that changes the way you look at a project, your memories have an effect on...
View Article10 words for ultra-specific emotions you never knew you had
"The Book of Human Emotions" by Tiffany Watt Smith is an encyclopedia of 154 emotions from cultures around the world. Many are subtle but distinct, and once you learn their names, you might notice...
View ArticleTONY ROBBINS: How to pull yourself out of a funk
At some point or another all of us have experienced a rough patch. The trick is to pick yourself up and keep going. Tony Robbins, bestselling author of "Money: Master The Game," reveals the best way to...
View ArticleThis VR headset transforms you into a Pixar-like character
A new device could bring the needed popularity to virtual reality interactions. The Veeso is a Kickstarter VR headset, that uses cameras to track your eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and head position, to have...
View ArticleA Harvard psychologist says too many people think about happiness all wrong
Generally speaking, trying hard is a great way to achieve most of what you want in life.Put in more effort at work and your prospects for a promotion will almost definitely improve — at least more than...
View ArticleThe real reason why drooling over your friends' vacation photos at work is a...
Work is hard and Instagram is easy.So if you need a break at the office today, it makes sense that you'd whip out your phone and start scrolling through the last batch of #summer2016vacay pics.This is...
View ArticleA Harvard psychologist says asking yourself one question can help you keep...
Emotions have an obvious purpose: When you walk into the office and see your cubicle mate sobbing, you know not to pounce on her with a giant grin and a "Hey there, how's it going, buddy?!"That is to...
View ArticleA Harvard psychologist has a trick to help you feel less stressed
I remember being a kid, reluctant to tell my parents when I was sick.I'd say I didn't feel well, and they'd ask the question that annoyed me to no end: How don't you feel well? Did I have a...
View ArticleSaying 'I forgive you' could have a surprising impact on your health
Saying three little words — "I forgive you"— is often easier said than done. But forgiving someone for a transgression can have some surprising impacts on your health and well-being. Happify, a website...
View ArticleMIT researchers made a machine that can read your feelings through radio waves
Machines can now tell how you feel, even if you put on your best poker face.Researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) have found a way to detect human emotions...
View ArticleThere's a new algorithm that will alert Wall Streeters when they start...
Ask any investor what they want and they would tell you the same thing: profits. Yet in the ups and downs of the stock market, investors are often defeated by their emotions.Brian Uzzi, Kellogg School...
View ArticleGrit may be more important to success than talent — here's how to get it
When it comes to getting ahead, a concept called grit might be an important part of achieving your goals. Grit is a trait that's a mix of passion and perseverance, and it might have more to do with...
View Article5 mind tricks that are toying with your perception of the world
While human beings are rational thinking creatures, there are a bunch of ways that our mind tricks us into working against our self-interest, and screw up everything that we do. Follow Tech Insider: On...
View ArticleYour mood has a surprising effect on how you vote
The 2016 elections have been nothing short of stressful.In fact, they've been so stressful that the American Psychological Association put out a list of tips for how to cope. To break down the many...
View ArticleA simple exercise from a mindfulness workshop developed at Google can help...
Last week I participated in Search Inside Yourself, a mindfulness program developed at Google that's now offered publicly through the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute.There were a few...
View ArticleA Harvard psychologist reveals the best way to deal with shock or...
As reality has set in among Hillary Clinton's fanbase after the 2016 presidential election, so have a host of negative emotions — including sadness, betrayal, and rage.If you're in that boat, it can't...
View ArticleYour post-election sadness is real grief — here’s the best way to move forward
Supporters of Hillary Clinton (and others shocked by the victory of the president-elect) woke up on November 9 with a range of emotions, including shock, sadness, anger, confusion, anxiety, and fear....
View ArticleA useful mindfulness technique lets you slow down time when you're frustrated...
You know that special effect in movies where time stops and the main character is the only one talking, thinking, and moving in a room full of people?It would be a helpful thing to have in real life,...
View ArticleA leading procrastination expert reveals which personality types tend to put...
Everyone procrastinates a little, but according to psychologist Tim Pychyl, some personality types are more likely to put stuff off.If you're impulsive, disorganized, or consider yourself a...
View Article5 weird tricks your mind plays on you
While human beings are rational thinking creatures, there are a bunch of ways that our mind tricks us into working against our self-interest, and screw up everything that we do. Follow Tech Insider: On...
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