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Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin turned bathroom mirror mantras and mental preparation into a gold medal at age 29. Her journey from social media hate to the podium shows how doubt can become a superpower.
A pediatric psychologist reveals how letting children confront discomfort builds confidence and resilience for life. Her approach draws from exposure therapy science and offers practical strategies for parents.
A psychologist's research reveals that talent and intelligence aren't what separate high achievers from everyone else. The real secret is something anyone can develop.
The founding father's approach to aging well has nothing to do with diet or exercise. Modern psychology now confirms his 275-year-old secret: staying useful beats any anti-aging cure.
Elite athletes don't just train their bodies—they master "thoughtload" management, a mental skill that cognitive research shows directly predicts performance under pressure. Now workplace experts say anyone can use these same Olympic strategies to work smarter and feel less overwhelmed.
A global research team has cracked the code on how hatred spreads through societies and identified exactly where we can intervene to stop it. Their roadmap offers real solutions for building more peaceful communities worldwide.
Elite sports psychologists have stopped chasing the elusive "flow state" and started preparing athletes for disruption instead. These five mental strategies are helping Olympians perform under pressure, and anyone can use them too.
Today marks the 31st annual Random Acts of Kindness Day, a movement that's grown from a Denver nonprofit into a global celebration with over 261,000 participants in 89 countries. Science backs what the heart already knows: simple gestures like paying for someone's coffee or leaving encouraging notes actually lower stress hormones and boost happiness.
Olympic figure skater Isabeau Levito discovered that one overlooked detail transforms her performances from exhausting to effortless. Her secret? Strategic breathing during her choreography.
After high-profile Olympic heartbreaks, Team USA is pioneering mental health support that helps athletes handle the world's biggest stage. The results are already showing in athletes who get a second chance.
New research shows joy isn't something you force through positive thinking. It's a nervous system response you can strengthen with simple, evidence-based practices.
Figure skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea couldn't be more different—she needs sleep until noon, he chases sunrises—yet they just won Olympic gold together. Their secret weapon? A coach who acts as their "couples therapist" and knows exactly when to shake up espresso martinis at the rink.
New psychology research reveals the secret to lasting relationships: continuous personal growth. The couples and friends who thrive are those who actively expand each other's horizons and help each other become better versions of themselves.
Feeling anxious about climate change is actually rational, not over-sensitive. New research from Lund University reveals better ways to cope with these emotions and help others process them.
A clinical psychologist started using ChatGPT to challenge his own thinking about patient cases, and it's making him better at his job. He's part of a quiet revolution where therapists use AI not to replace human care, but to break out of mental ruts.
England's national rugby team has transformed from nervous underdogs to confident champions, thrashing Wales 48-7 while clearly enjoying every moment. The shift in mindset has players excited to wear the jersey instead of feeling crushed by its weight.
A groundbreaking study of 400 children across five societies reveals that kids don't follow a universal path to cooperation. Instead, they learn what kindness means by watching the world around them.
New research reveals that framing environmental actions positively—like "eat more plants" instead of "eat less meat"—makes people significantly more likely to act and feel happier about it. The simple messaging shift could transform how we talk about climate solutions.
Cornell researchers discovered people judge their goal progress by how much fun they're having, not how much time they've invested. The finding could change how we motivate ourselves and others.
Nearly everyone replays awkward social moments in their head, but a clinical psychologist says there's a better way. These four simple shifts can break the cycle of post-event anxiety and help you enjoy connections again.
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