Have you ever gone into a situation thinking it was going to go a certain way, and then the exact opposite occurred? If there’s one thing we can be sure of, it’s to expect the unexpected. …

We need to talk. How many times have you heard that? And how does it usually make you feel? Let’s try that again: We need to talk about the interpretation of messages during Valentine’s Day, when millions of texts, cards, and letters will be sent and received. So if you…

Have you ever gone through the motions of reading something, only to realize when you’ve finished that you have no idea what it actually said? Or, have you ever encountered something so long that you gave up on reading it before you even started? February is Library Lovers Month, so…

You only get one chance to make a good first impression. And while you can’t control how others perceive you, you can influence the impression you make by paying attention to your appearance, body language, and verbal communication. So here are a few suggestions to help you make that first…

We all know the feeling: That sudden jolt when a basketball misses the hoop or the sinking sensation when you miss a deadline. Making a mistake feels bad in the moment. But over time, our brains become better equipped to recognize the mistakes we’re making, so we can start to…

At their core, your finances include the money you have coming in and going out. But with so much financial advice out there, it’s easy to forget that managing your money doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. As long as you understand and control your cash flow, you’re doing…

Some people think of creativity as an innate ability to write a book, paint a picture, or compose music. And many people believe that you’re either born creative, or you’re not. But research suggests that creativity is actually a learnable skill that can be improved with practice. So regardless of…

A large part of getting what you want from life is about setting and achieving goals. So why is sticking to your New Year’s resolutions so hard? Research suggests we try to form habits the wrong way, trying to make bold intentions without much commitment behind them. …

Many of us want to start the new year feeling more organized, without cabinets full of containers with missing lids or heaping piles of mail. And for good reason: Your brain likes order. And just looking at clutter drains its resources and reduces its ability to focus. So when your…