Taking Care DEVIN GORDON

What if Every Business Owner in America Did Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy?

The mind-blowing journey of magic mushrooms, from underground taboo to founder's little helper to mental health unicorn.

Taking Care JEFF HADEN

Want to Change a Habit? How I Stopped Drinking Over 100 Ounces of Diet Soda a Day (for 40 Years) and Started Drinking Water Instead

We are what we do, and there's an easy way to change what you do.

Taking Care NICK HOBSON

Latest Research Says That if You Want Someone to Extend Empathy To You, Stay Away From Feelings of Sadness

Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry, and you cry alone.

Taking Care SIVIWE SHONGWE & ILANA ERASMUS

Africa’s Mental Health Crisis Calls For Kinder Workplaces

Why companies now have a duty to support the mental health of employees.

Taking Care NICK HOBSON

People With High Emotional Intelligence Recite These 4 Words Daily

Our negative feelings ain't so bad after all.

Taking Care JEFF HADEN

Take This Emotionally Intelligent Approach to Your Goals--and Life--and You Won't Need Willpower

The key is to make your emotions work for you, not against you.

Taking Care RASHELLE ISIP

5 Tips for a More Organized Desktop

Organizational tips to depressurize your workspace and feel less stressed and more productive.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

Starting a New Exercise Routine? A Sports Scientist Explains How to Maximize Gains and Minimize Pain

Was your New Year's resolution to get fit? An exercise scientist offers tips on getting started the right way.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

The 6 Most Important Things Science Learned About How to Live a Happy, Fulfilled Life in 2022

Improve your life next year with the help of the most notable breakthroughs in positive psychology from 2022.

Taking Care LARRY ROBERTSON

Here's The One Thing Leaders Need to Be Mindful of In the New Year: Mindfulness

You made it through this year, here's what you need to do now to thrive in the next.

Taking Care JASON ATEN

How the '5-by-1' Technique Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster and Reduce Anxiety

It's okay to give yourself permission to forget.

Taking Care BRIT MORSE

How to Tell If You Need Therapy or Just Some Good Coaching

Many coaches are also licensed mental health practitioners. But should they be?

Taking Care JEFF STEEN

The 3-Step Daily 'EDM Routine' Keeps You Focused & Energized All Day. You're Doing Most of It Already

Stop with routines that require big life changes. Stick with you know and make small tweaks.

Taking Care MARCEL SCHWANTES

5 Simple Ways to Reduce Loneliness and Increase Happiness at Work

Loneliness is contagious, but so are prosocial actions that can improve your overall well-being.

Taking Care KATIE BURKE

We're Not Doing Enough To Support Women Returning To The Workforce

Pandemic job losses and insufficient childcare support have exacerbated the gender divide at work. We'll see the impact of this for decades to come unless we start implementing change now.

Taking Care DAVID FINKEL

How to Escape the Negative Reinforcement Loop

The more you work, the more scattered your thoughts become.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

5 Things Same-Sex Couples Can Teach Straight Ones About Work-Life Balance, According to a New McKinsey Report

How you manage the juggle at home has a huge impact on how you perform at work, and same sex couples tend to do it better.

Taking Care JEFF STEEN

1 in 3 Americans Suffer from "Serious Loneliness" — And It's Worse for Business Leaders. This Simple Mind Shift Can Help

Isolated decision-making for CEOs and leaders can lead to mental and emotional drain. That can change -- if they seek out productive solitude.

Taking Care JEFF HADEN

Millions of People Hit the Snooze Button Every Morning. Here's Why Science Says That's a Problem

The snooze button isn't a handy tool. It's a warning sign for physical performance, mental acuity, and long-term health.

Taking Care JEFF HADEN

Use the Military Method to Fall Asleep Within 2 Minutes, Starting Tonight

This technique developed by the Navy to help pilots might just help you fall asleep a lot faster.

Taking Care JEFF HADEN

How Embracing the AWB Mindset Can Spoil Your Chances for Long-Term Success (and Happiness)

Think time spent resting, relaxing, and taking a breath is time wasted? Think again.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

Scientists Finally Did a Study to See If Taking 10,000 Steps a Day Actually Matters. Here's What They Found

The goal of 10,000 steps a day came from a Japanese marketing campaign. New research offers another goal.

Taking Care LARRY ALTON

Are You on the Verge of Burning Out? 7 Warning Signs to Look For (and How to Cope)

Burnout can be devastating, but it's preventable if you catch the signs early enough.

Taking Care HANNAH HALL

How Radio Flyer Redesigned Its Iconic Wagons for an Unlikely Setting: Hospitals

The classic red Radio Flyer wagon had already been in use in hospitals for more than 20 years. But this year, the company will launch a patented, upgraded version specifically designed for ferrying sick kids.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

New Study of 1 Million People: Happiness Makes You Dramatically More Successful

A massive new study of soldiers underlines why focusing on your happiness is so valuable.

Taking Care BRIT MORSE

Some Pols Want a New Label for Covid-19: Endemic

A group of GOP Congresspersons is asking President Biden to end the designation of the pandemic as an emergency health crisis. What that means for businesses.

Taking Care BRIT MORSE

States Have Begun Dropping Mask Mandates. How That'll Impact Your Return to the Office Plans

While some employers may see this as a sign to bring remote workers back, the coronavirus remains very much a moving target.

Taking Care JEFF STEEN

A Parental Leave Campaign on LinkedIn Is Going Viral. The Lesson for Business Has Nothing to Do With Families.

theSkimm's #showusyourleave push has companies gushing about their benefits. But what it really uncovers is the need for more transparency.

Taking Care JEFF STEEN

In 1 Sentence, Tony Robbins Reveals How to Avoid the Mistake That Dooms So Many Leaders

Focus exercises are undoubtedly helpful for keeping attention on critical tasks, but they leave out one critical component: Energy expenditure.

Taking Care MELISSA ANGELL

Prince Harry and Serena Williams on Dealing With Burnout: Look Inside for the Guidance

The tennis wonder and the royal opened up about their personal experiences with burnout and the importance of 'inner work.'

Taking Care MELISSA ANGELL

Can Ketamine and A.I. Improve Wellness?

Nue Life is using ketamine therapy in the fight against depression. It's among the latest companies looking to find therapeutic uses for psychedelic drugs.

Taking Care AUSTIN ALLISON

5 Pillars of Creating a World-Class Remote Culture

Committing to an all-remote workforce can be scary but it has big payoffs.

Taking Care JEFF HADEN

Want to Be Both Happier and Smarter? Science Says First Take a Bite of Sadness, Anxiety, or Stress

Research shows experiencing a wide range of emotions won't just improve your overall well-being. It will also make you smarter.

Taking Care JEFFREY COHN

4 More Silent Killers of Would-Be Innovators

Part 2 of our "Silent Killers" series

Taking Care JEFFREY COHN

The 7 Silent Killers of Would-Be Innovators

The real barriers keeping us from turning our ideas into reality

Taking Care GEOFFREY JAMES

New Science: Drinking Coffee Might Help Save the Planet

The only downside to drinking coffee turns out to be an environment-friendly business opportunity.

Taking Care BRIT MORSE

OSHA Withdraws Biden's Vaccine Mandate

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration could still try to move a version of the mandate forward for certain high-risk industries but would likely still face legal challenges.

Taking Care REBECCA DECZYNSKI

Allbirds' IPO Shows Investor Interest in Sustainability--but There Are Limits

The company rephrased its prospectus before going public.

Taking Care JEFF STEEN

Want to Keep Your Best Employees? This Is What They Really Want, According to a New Survey

Keeping the best talent (and attracting new talent) doesn't require complex compensation packages. Many employees just want work-life balance.

Taking Care BRIT MORSE

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Mask Policy?

The CDC updated it's guidance on masks, insisting that cloth masks are not enough to protect most people from Covid-19.

Taking Care JASON ATEN

Apple's Covid-19 Booster Mandate Is the Best I've Seen Yet

It's a model for every business trying to balance workplace safety and employee needs.

Taking Care JIM SCHLECKSER

You Run a Lifestyle Company, and That's OK

What does your view of a work-life balance look like?

Taking Care MINDA ZETLIN

Bill Gates Says After the Current Omicron Wave Covid Will Be More Like the Flu

The new variant will create widespread immunity for at least a year, he predicts.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

The Scientific Reason It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult (and What to Do About It)

Science confirms it's harder to make friends as an adult, but psychology offers a few tricks to help.

Taking Care JEFF STEEN

The 2-Question Method for Stopping Debilitating Anxiety Attacks Before They Start

Anxiety is often something people address after symptoms hit. This approach, however, identifies triggers and cuts anxiety attacks at their root before they cripple you.

Taking Care JEFF HADEN

Want to Be Happier? 14 Top Experts Reveal the 3 Best (and Worst) Strategies for Improving Personal Happiness, Backed by Science

If you aren't as happy as you would like to be, here's a lot of science--and a bunch of leading scholars--to the rescue.

Taking Care SUZANNE LUCAS

Will Your Company Require Vaccinations Monday? U.S. Supreme Court Could Decide Soon

It's possible that a decision may come as early as Monday, when the Emergency Temporary Standard is set go into effect.

Taking Care REBECCA DECZYNSKI

To Help Your Employees Stay, Send Them on a Break

Mandatory vacation time and sabbaticals are increasing in popularity as a means of retaining burnt out workers.

Taking Care MINDA ZETLIN

A MacDonald's Employee Jumped Through a Window to Save a Customer. Here's What Every Leader Can Learn

Sydney Raley, a 15-year-old with autism, likely saved the woman's life.

Taking Care BILL MURPHY JR.

Science Says You Should Drink This Much Coffee in 2022

Raise a glass your other favorite beverage tonight.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

5 Things Science Learned in 2021 About How to Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life

It's been a busy and productive year in the field of positive psychology.

Taking Care BRIT MORSE

What the New Rules for Covid-19 Testing Mean for Your Business

On January 4, businesses with more than 100 employees will have to make sure unvaccinated employees can comply with OSHA regulations.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

Steal Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison's 4 Rules of Work for a Saner, Happier 2022

The Great Resignation reveals many of us are fed up with our professional lives. A literary legend offers a solution.

Taking Care JEFF STEEN

5 Ways to Shut Off Your Brain Before Bed So You Get Restful Sleep

A buzzing mind is often the reason we can't doze off — or sleep restfully. Fortunately, these activities help "shut off the brain" and they can be tailored to your own needs and circumstances.

Taking Care BRIT MORSE

Biden's New Omicron Strategy Includes 500 Million Free At-Home Covid Tests

The president unveiled new initiatives, which include more federal testing and vaccination sites, to help keep the economy operating even as case numbers explode.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

How to Sleep Like a Baby as an Adult: Steal the Bedtime Routine of a Toddler

Want the deep, restful sleep of a child? Then put yourself to bed like a toddler, this pediatrician urges adults.

Taking Care SCOTT OMELIANUK

Why Depression and Entrepreneurship Is a Thing Worth Talking About

Depression afflicts entrepreneurs at a greater rate than it does the general public. Discover how three founders faced their depression-- and learned to lead through it.

Taking Care BRIT MORSE

What to Consider Before Mandating Boosters in the Workplace

The first thing to consider is, you don't have to do. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't.

Taking Care PETER COHAN

3 Ways To Keep Your People From Burning Out

Encourage people to speak with trusted peers, check in on them, and approve their solutions to stave off burnout

Taking Care MICHAEL CALLAHAN

How These Founders Learned to Manage Their Depression and Emerge Stronger Because of It

The burden of leading can be heavy in the best of times. Couple it with the depression that afflicts so many founders, and it can overwhelm a soul--or forge it into something stronger.

Taking Care GEOFFREY JAMES

These 'I'm on Vacation' Auto-Replies Are True Power Moves

Why should you be burdened with two weeks of emails and messages the moment you get back?

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

A New Study Shows Why You Should Be Cautious About Using Emojis at Work

Women and men read emojis differently, new research shows, and that can lead to miscommunication.

Taking Care HEATHER WILDE

5 Unique Holiday Gifts For Virtual Team Bonding and Building

Struggling to figure out how to keep your team together? Here are some gift ideas to inspire a strong bond.

Taking Care REBECCA DECZYNSKI

For Smart Companies, Upskilling Is the Perfect Antidote to the Great Resignation

People stay at companies when they're still learning.

Taking Care JESSICA STILLMAN

This Is the Secret of Happiness, According to Einstein (It's Just 17 Words Long)

A note containing the genius's 'theory of happiness' later sold at auction for $1.56 million.

Taking Care GABRIELLE BIENASZ

How to Support Your Employees' Mental Health During the Holidays

As the year comes to a close, remember that some members of your team will be struggling with mental wellness issues or recovery from addiction.


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