Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many of us grow up believing that being “nice” is the key to building and ...

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said these words more than 2,000 years ago, and they still ring ...

Social media use can be harmful. The effects are troubling and well-documented, from tragic stories of adolescent life lost to academic research on the psychological harm such platforms can cause, ...

And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some ...

We've all heard of empathy, and maybe consider ourselves to be empathetic individuals. Empathy means being in tune to other people’s feelings and life circumstances. An empathetic person may be moved ...

Falling in love can feel exciting, even exhilarating. But over time, these feelings may change to something more mellow or calm. This doesn’t necessarily mean there’s anything wrong with your ...

As remote working blurs the line between work and life, HR leaders are prioritizing employee well-being and mental health. This focus on nurturing employee well-being is critical to developing ...

This article is adapted from a talk by Richard Davidson, neuroscientist and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, at the Greater Good Science Center’s recent ...

Being single is great, because there's a difference between being lonely and being alone. Learning to be comfortable with your solitude can better prepare you for future relationships. Single people ...