Even Hungry Babies Are Willing to Share
Altruism may begin in infancy, according to a new study. In a study of nearly 100 19-month-olds, the researchers found that children, even when hungry, gave a tasty snack to ...
Just 1 Hour of Lost Sleep Saps Our Generosity
Lack of sleep blunts our generosity, research finds.
Empathy Is a Skill. Here’s How to Cultivate It
The apparent trend toward division and away from empathy isn’t irreversible, according to new research. Empathy is a skill that one can cultivate over time, Stanford University psychologist Jamil Zaki ...
Kind Gestures Bring Recipients More Joy Than We Assume
People tend to underestimate how good small acts of kindness make the recipient feel, research finds.
Spend Your Time Intentionally
Using our time according to our deeper intentions takes self-awareness and structure
Why Some People Never Become Infected With COVID-19
Immunity is very much linked to several aspects of our character, including our daily habits, stress levels, and even how honest we are
A Top Cause of Accelerated Aging
What is the top cause of accelerated aging? Bad habits such as smoking and excessive drinking are often the first things that come to mind. However, perhaps surprisingly, scientists have recently ...
A Primer on Understanding & Compassion
A reader wrote to me that he is frustrated with himself — he hasn’t been as compassionate to people as he’d like recently. Lots of us experience this: we’re judgmental, ...
119-Year-Old Loved Sugary Drinks—What Was the Secret to Her Longevity?
Kane Tanaka was the world’s longest living person, as verified by Guinness World Records. The Japanese woman sadly passed away just recently on April 19, 2022, at the age of ...
A Guide to Cultivating Compassion in Your Life, With 7 Practices
I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I’m not talking about the short-term gratification ...
Set Yourself Free This Holiday Season
Forget the expectations and focus on the reality that each of us is suffering
Free Your Mind From Wanting People to Be a Certain Way
When we let go of how we want other people to act, we can ease into a calmer reality
Man Arrested Seven Times for His Belief Dies Weeks After Being Released
A man from Northeast China died in August as a result of the persecution by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for refusing to renounce his faith. Quande Jiang, a dedicated ...
The Universal Narrative: When You Feel Unworthy
That story about how you're not good enough isn't worthy of your constant repetition
How to Go Beyond the Self-Concern of Our Small Mind
Three practices to let go of self and find the freedom of a vast mind
Emotions: How Humans Regulate Them and Why Some People Can’t
Changing our minds can change our emotions, but it isn't as simple as it sounds
Emotional First Aid: The Most Important Skill We’ve Never Learned
"You can't treat a psychological wound if you don't even know you're injured." - Guy Winch