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The Hidden Score-Keeping That Separates Happy Couples From Resentful Ones
A psychologist explains how couples protect satisfaction by shifting from 'you owe me' to 'we're behind' — and why real ...
Two Habits That Look Reckless but Can Accelerate Career Growth, According to Psychology
Research suggests leaving things that still work and accepting challenges before you feel ready can open professional op...
The Science of Self-Talk: Why You Should Talk to Yourself Out Loud
Research shows that speaking to yourself isn't quirky—it's a powerful cognitive tool for focus, motivation, and emotiona...
Can Knowing Less Make You Happier? The Case for Deliberate Ignorance
An advice column makes the case for 'deliberate ignorance' — and explains how skipping some data, from tracking metrics ...
Distracted at Work? Try Visualizing Your Evening Self, Psychologist Says
A simple mental image of a relaxed evening can help you resist the urge to check emails and social media during the work...
Think of Your Evening Self to Stay Focused at Work, Researcher Says
A simple visualization technique—picturing your relaxed evening self—can help resist the pull of emails and social media...