The fountain of youth, explained.
The following is a tribute to one of the founders of SuperOptimism on the occasion of his birthday. Some people wonder why he doesn’t behave like a “mature adult.” We…
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When in doubt, think scientifically!
Do you act impulsively when it comes to food? Drugs? Sex? Power? Money? By understanding our thoughts and cravings are merely electrical impulses which rise and fade, we can teach…
You’ve already won the lottery!
Is today just another run-of-the-mill kind of day? Or is it really a full-blown, fall on your knees, cry-tears-of-joy-for-your-lucky-break-miracle kind of day? We think the latter. Why? Because you are…
Give yourself a low-maintenance makeover.
They say “when you look good, you feel good.” So what change can you make to improve how you feel? According to scientists from Harvard and Boston University, applying bright…
Let’s make April 1st a national holiday!
In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd. — Miguel de Cervantes That which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the height of…
Your luck is about to change. We can feel it.
Having a special number that has sacred meaning for you is something that’s simple to do, but offers invaluable strength when facing daily challenges like deciding what PIN number to…
No Bad Way. No Good Way. Just Great Way.
Life throwing you curveballs? Sometimes it’s best to sit back and let Jianzhi Sengcan, the Third Patriarch of Zen, remind you that you needn’t be troubled by slings and arrows…
Want to feel better instantly? Think of George Washington.
Whether you’ve got a cold, or Covid, or melancholia, or something that’s not yet in the medical textbooks, take comfort in the fact that many have been in worse shape…
Are naps healthy? Just ask your local army recruiter.
Here we are in the middle of February, with skies of grey and more snow in the forecast. Fatigue from lack of warmth and reduced daylight hours is only natural….
Returning to square one? How fortunate!
Whether it’s a stalled career, the end of a relationship, or recurring doubt raised in one’s spiritual practice, people consider having to start over to be a truly crummy experience. …