Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert

elizabeth gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert, JD, PhD, is Head of Research at PsychologyCompass, which merges psychology and technology to help people develop habits to improve their mental well-being and performance. Her research expertise is in social cognition and sense-making. Her interests are broad, and she loves all things science, from astrophysics to zoology.

More than half of Americans feel anxious over their financial situation.
Million Stories
The same brain differences that contribute to left-handedness also contribute to psychotic disorders. But there's a bright side.
When you hold yourself financially accountable, you’re likely to gain more than just some extra money.
Million Stories
Science doesn't fit neatly into ideology.
John Templeton Foundation
Four sequential diagrams of a figure skater performing moves within oval tracks, each position numbered from 1 to 58 on a blue background—visually illustrating how to change habits through step-by-step progress.
Willpower alone likely isn't enough to replace a bad habit with a good one.
John Templeton Foundation
psychopathy
Instead of a mental illness, some research suggests that psychopathy — in moderation — is a reasonable life strategy.