While high school and college graduation can feel like the pinnacle of learning and, therefore, the ending of the education chapter of your life, this isn’t really accurate. When I was writing my PhD ...

We don’t have to look very far—especially in this bombastic political season—for evidence that many people seem more inclined to lob rhetorical grenades than seek understanding or civility. And the ...

Humans and most other animals are known to be strongly driven by expected rewards or adverse consequences. The process of acquiring new skills or adjusting behaviors in response to positive outcomes ...

Instead of a time out chair, how about a positive psychology happiness learning center? Sean Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Happy Children, and Stephen Covey's book, The Leader in Me, inspire a ...

Whether you are trying to quit smoking or eat more vegetables, changing your habits takes more than willpower. Habits are shaped by how your brain learns and makes decisions. A recent study found that ...

When you struggle to change your habits, lack of information is rarely the culprit. You likely already know which behaviors have a positive or negative influence on your life. It’s not a surprise that ...