Navigating life's complexities often requires the art of persuasion, whether you're trying to get your friends to pick your favorite restaurant or convincing your boss to try out your new idea. While ...

Small psychological techniques can create a big impact. Backed by science, these strategies improve everyday life, helping in conversations, decision-making, and building stronger relationships.

And how to protect yourself against them. You’re not always fully in control of your decisions. Skilled persuaders — from salespeople and marketers to even your friends — use psychological tricks to ...

Until now, studies have shown that doubting one’s own decisions when unsure about pursuing a long-term goal, such as New Year ...

The New Year feels like a fresh start, but the psychological reality is far more complex than a simple calendar change.

If you were trying to learn how to get other people to do what you want, you might use some of the techniques found in a book like Influence: The Power of Persuasion. Now, a preprint study out of the ...

95% don't drink as much water in the new year as they do in July, when they drink the most, with two thirds saying it's ...

Living on my own for the first time felt like a rite of passage, a symbol of adulthood and success. The moment I got my first full-time job, I knew I wanted my own apartment. In 2024, I went from ...

The start of a new year is invigorating—something about turning the page always feels so fresh and motivating. In 2020, we’re not only entering a new year but a whole new decade. What a great ...