Staring can be good for your health.
A recent study found that a single hour in an art museum improved a person’s attitude and demeanor. But rather than battle the crowds at MOMA, spending some time staring…
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Place your worst idea here.
Many times we do work that is not quite up to snuff. It’s missing something, or is unfinished…we consider it a mistake, or just a little “off.” Since it doesn’t…
Yawn like a leader!
Some consider a public yawn to be a sign of ill-breeding, poor manners, and worst of all, an inability to control oneself. Nonsense! Your yawn is actually a sign that…
15 thoughts to age better by.
Philosophers, savants, and sages have said that with age comes the wisdom of experience. Here are a few nuggets we’ve amassed over the course of 122 years on earth (collectively…
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…
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…
Feeling stuck? Here’s how to cut yourself loose.
Do you ever feel like you’re being held captive by societal norms? (You know, all the nonsense you’ve absorbed over the course of your life from well-meaning parents, teachers and…