Change or growth require effort now, hopefully for a reward later. But if you call this "delayed gratification," you're making things harder than they need to be. Plus, you're missing the gratification that's right in front of you.
Read MoreIn Part One we covered that suspense is a gratifying variation on fear. Now, we dive into four critical differences between the two, and how to start enjoying more of the uncertainty that life brings your way.
Read MoreFacing the unknown in your life can be scary. But fear, mixed with delight and hope, produces enjoyable suspense. Here's how to start converting one to the other, so you can enjoy your cliffhanger moments.
Read MoreRecent research explores how viewing baby animal pictures helps you be focused and productive. Far from a fluff piece (ha), studies like this one are on the cutting edge of research into how positive emotions can help you thrive.
Read MoreBetween 15% and 30% of the U.S. population feels lonely chronically. Here I cover the causes and effects of loneliness, and the latest methods of working with it. Mindfulness meditation has a lot in common with them, so there's yet another reason to start meditating.
Read MoreMindfulness meditation can seem full of riddles. If practicing it involves accepting the way things are, then why would I practice in the first place? And how can it help me if I'm not supposed to try to change anything? Read on, and I'll try to clear it up for you.
Read MoreOne of the most common misconceptions about mindful awareness is that it means trying to abolish thinking. If you try to cultivate it with that goal, you'll miss out on the beauty of the practice. You don't need to trade one for the other.
Read MoreHow you construct your life story affects how you feel about yourself and the world, and having a story of redemption can do wonders for your well-being. And you overcome obstacles and achieve victories all the time—you just may need to look for them.
Read MoreWe're often absent from the experience of our lives for long stretches. When you bring mindful awareness to the present moment, you'll see the richness you've been missing, and extract more living from your life.
Read MoreMany people, even those who seem successful, feel burned out, stuck, and unfulfilled on the inside. They long for meaning, purpose, and deep happiness—something more than fleeting pleasure. Here's how to do it, even if you're worried that it's too late.
Read MoreCheck out my free 28-page guide. You'll discover how to leave behind feelings of burnout and stagnation and start feeling energized, empowered, and fulfilled.
You can start thriving from the inside out, right now, and it has to do with science, not metaphysics. (And there's more to it than "work-life balance.")
