Have you ever fallen asleep in school or during a work meeting? What's missing from these classrooms and conference rooms is engagement: A state of being absorbed, alert, and eager to learn.| Hidden Brain Media
At the beginning of the year, many of us make resolutions for the months to come. We resolve to work out more, procrastinate less, or save more money. Though some people stick with these aspirations, many of us fall short. This week, psychologist Wendy Wood shares what researchers have found about how to build good habits — and break bad ones.| Hidden Brain Media
Fear is a normal and healthy response to things that may harm us. But fear can also hold us back from doing the things we want to do.| Hidden Brain Media
What should you do with your life? This week, researcher Victor Strecher explores the science of creating a life full of meaning.| Hidden Brain Media
Holding a grudge can feel like a form of justice, a way of punishing those who have wronged us. But psychologist Fred Luskin says that more often than not, grudges don't hurt the targets of our anger. Instead, they only hurt us. This week, we explore the lingering effects of long-standing animosities, and how to let them go.| Hidden Brain Media