Self Improvement

Compared to introverts, extroverts are happier, research unfortunately shows.

People who have a minority viewpoint on a controversial topic are more likely to “self-silence” themselves in conversation – and that may lead them to behave against their own beliefs, a new study found.Researchers found that those who felt they were in the minority didn’t want to elaborate on why they supported their position when they ...

These simple mistakes can lead to catastrophic scenarios. Here’s how to avoid them.

Stop being so hard on yourself! Women often underestimate their worth. Learn why self-compassion—not self-criticism—is key to confidence, success, and leadership.

Getting your dreams crushed can be surprisingly good for you.

Jessica Lee Gagné was on a flight when she realized she was playing it safe. The 37-year-old Severance cinematographer wasn't going to return for season 2—executive producer Ben Stiller (whom she previously worked with on Escape at Dannemora) and co.

When I write editor’s picks and recommendations for our weekly Top 5, I make notes about the piece and collect passages to spark my imagination. I know a story is special when my digital scratchpad fills quickly. This is what happened with Adlai Coleman’s Delacorte Review essay.

Laurie Woolever has played many roles in the food world. She was Mario Batali’s assistant from 1999 to 2002, and Anthony Bourdain’s assistant, working closely on his books and television shows, from 2009 until his death in 2018.

The question was not born out of curiosity or philosophical interest. It emerged in a fit of panic. I had been worrying about my future and the rapid changes that would soon be occurring—graduation, university, moving away from home.

When I worked as a data processor, my coworkers were always impressed by how quickly I could get my Excel work done. Many years of trial and error (and sometimes accidentally stumbling upon tools I didn't know existed!) led me to my favorite methods for speeding up my workflow.