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Jordan Harbinger, Mark Manson

The Surprising Power of Choosing Your Problems

“We need to redefine freedom, not in terms of freedom for more nice stuff, but freedom to choose what matters to us.”

Habits & Productivity, Happiness

Srinivas Rao, Michelle Gielan

The One Habit That Turns Pessimists Into Optimists

“At any point in our lives, our neural pathways are malleable. We can form new habits, which can create new mindsets.”

Habits & Productivity, Happiness

Neil Pasricha, Srinivas Rao

Three Simple Habits that Boost Your Happiness, According to Science

“20 minutes of journaling a day dramatically increases your happiness.”

Habits & Productivity, Happiness

This Simple Technique Teaches Kids—and Their Parents—to Lead Happier Lives

“There's a huge opportunity for people to have more happiness, more fulfillment, more meaning in their life by seeking out experiences over things.”

Habits & Productivity, Happiness

Brene Brown, Whitney Johnson

Why Real Strength Comes from Vulnerability, According to Brené Brown

“Vulnerability is not weakness—it's showing up when you can't control the outcome.”

Habits & Productivity, Happiness

Heather Hansen

How to Calm Your Fearful “Lizard Brain” and Live Life to the Fullest

“Learning that we can object without getting permission, and not looking for validation, but just because we're uncomfortable with something, is imperative.”

Career, Happiness

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80% of People Couldn’t Solve This Simple Puzzle. Here’s What We Can Learn from Their Mistake

If you want to be right, try proving yourself wrong, says award-winning law professor Ozan Varol.

10 Ways to Work Less and Get More Done

Discover a more productive, more balanced lifestyle with these game-changing tips.

Conversation Is a Skill. Here’s How to Be Better At It

“I consider questions to be the most powerful tool you have at your disposal.”

Caroline Webb, Whitney Johnson

The Scientific Reason Why We Should Count Our Blessings at the End of the Day

That's going to give you a tiny bit of a high at the end of the day, and it pulls up the average of how you remember the whole day.”

Career, Habits & Productivity

Julie Rosenberg, Tasha Eurich

Doctor’s Orders for Living a Life of Abundance

“You’ve got to put your oxygen mask on first—you cannot serve others until you serve yourself.”

Habits & Productivity, Happiness

Barry Schwartz, Ryan Hawk

How to Want What You’ve Got in a World of Infinite Choice

“Choose things that are good enough, and do not worry about whether they're the best.”

Happiness, Psychology

Travis Bradberry

10 Ways to Stay Calm When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

A little stress is actually good for you—but when you become overwhelmed, it's time to try these tips.

Habits & Productivity, Happiness, Health

Editors

What a Simple Cup of Coffee Can Teach You About Gratitude

9 Questions for Bestselling Author A.J. Jacobs

Arts & Culture, Happiness

A.J. Jacobs

How One Cup of Coffee Inspired a Journey of a Thousand Thank Yous

An excerpt from bestselling author A.J. Jacobs's new book, ‘Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey.’

Arts & Culture, Happiness, Psychology

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The Surprising Power of Choosing Your Problems

“We need to redefine freedom, not in terms of freedom for more nice stuff, but freedom to choose what matters to us.”

The One Habit That Turns Pessimists Into Optimists

“At any point in our lives, our neural pathways are malleable. We can form new habits, which can create new mindsets.”

Three Simple Habits that Boost Your Happiness, According to Science

“20 minutes of journaling a day dramatically increases your happiness.”

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This Simple Technique Teaches Kids—and Their Parents—to Lead Happier Lives

“There's a huge opportunity for people to have more happiness, more fulfillment, more meaning in their life by seeking out experiences over things.”

Why Real Strength Comes from Vulnerability, According to Brené Brown

“Vulnerability is not weakness—it's showing up when you can't control the outcome.”

How to Calm Your Fearful “Lizard Brain” and Live Life to the Fullest

“Learning that we can object without getting permission, and not looking for validation, but just because we're uncomfortable with something, is imperative.”

Editors' Picks

The Scientific Reason Why We Should Count Our Blessings at the End of the Day

That's going to give you a tiny bit of a high at the end of the day, and it pulls up the average of how you remember the whole day.”

Doctor’s Orders for Living a Life of Abundance

“You’ve got to put your oxygen mask on first—you cannot serve others until you serve yourself.”

How to Want What You’ve Got in a World of Infinite Choice

“Choose things that are good enough, and do not worry about whether they're the best.”

10 Ways to Stay Calm When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

A little stress is actually good for you—but when you become overwhelmed, it's time to try these tips.

What a Simple Cup of Coffee Can Teach You About Gratitude

9 Questions for Bestselling Author A.J. Jacobs

How One Cup of Coffee Inspired a Journey of a Thousand Thank Yous

An excerpt from bestselling author A.J. Jacobs's new book, ‘Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey.’

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