Anxiety

Anxiety

A person sits alone on a bench against a yellow background, looking down at a smartphone.
12mins
“You can debate all sorts of things about how the texture of American life has changed. What you can't debate is the sheer, objective, existential fact that Americans are more alone than ever.”
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The child has no control at all and the adult tries to control too much. But there is a third way.
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1hr 16mins
“We know that as little as 10 minutes of walking can improve your mood, getting that bubble bath with the dopamine, serotonin, endorphins going. Anybody can do that.”
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12mins
“The very same time that’s making you anxious is actually your most valuable asset. You can always create more energy and more money—but you can never create more time.”
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1hr 17mins
"The disease is the fact that liberalism, which used to be an ideology of building, has become an ideology of blocking."
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1hr 18mins
"The more uncertain and scary things get in the world, the more we as humans are drawn to simple dichotomies."
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11mins
"These days, no national news network is trusted by more than half of American adults. And that's a problem."
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8mins
How the 40-year-old entrepreneur and media mogul learned from his struggles, and why he believes accountability is the real secret to happiness.
Unlikely Collaborators
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49mins
"We try to stick to routines and we try to go through very long lists of tasks, often ignoring our mental health in the process. There is a lot more to think about on a daily basis, but our brains haven't evolved."
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When your life’s truth and the reality you live become out of sync, you risk falling into an "anxiety spiral."
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When plans fall apart, adaptability can build something better.
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6mins
She’s a fierce competitor on the ice. But the figure skater’s toughest battle has been accepting her shortcomings and learning to love herself.
Unlikely Collaborators
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AI, anxiety, and emotional intelligence are on learners' minds as they prepare to tackle the new year.
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Ethan Kross, psychologist and author of "Shift," explains how negative emotions help us live safely and well.
A cracked egg under pressure supports a large blue rock, surrounded by a cheering crowd in black and white.
Professional sport is a hotbed of "performance anxiety” — and to start managing pressure in all settings, we need to properly define it.
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7mins
It can be overwhelming to navigate the pains of life, but the iconic self-help author believes you can find yourself by answering just four questions
Unlikely Collaborators
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You're a moody person. You have to be — because understanding moods philosophically can be crucial to your work-life.
Arms burdened with a large stack of papers, folders, and rolled-up documents, a person exemplifies toxic productivity. Their black bag hangs precariously from their arm as they navigate the weight of their workload.
Psychotherapist Israa Nasir explains how a “value-aligned life” can help us crush our goals — without being crushed by the need to accomplish more.
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There’s little more infuriating in the world than being told to “calm down” when you’re in the midst of a simmering grump.
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4mins
“Most of us aren't sure what to think about everything, but we don't really see that modeled anywhere, right? You're supposed to know for sure, and there's very little intellectual humility on social media or on TV.”
A child in a yellow hoodie and blue boots holds a parent's hand, engaging in play as they walk on a log in a wooded area. The parent, clad in jeans and matching blue boots, guides the little adventurer through nature's playground.
Plenty of parents feel guilty about wanting to skip playtime, but there's no need.
A man rubs his eyes while holding his glasses in his left hand and wearing a white shirt, with a watch on his left wrist, perhaps tired from hours of Zoom science sessions.
Why “audio gaps" in video meetings wear us out — and why we need the meaningful relationships forged in communal workspaces.
A man with long hair, a beard, glasses, and a bandana on his head, reminiscent of David Foster Wallace, poses for a portrait against a plain background.
The writer’s tragic death at age 46 has led many to view him as a tortured artist. Here’s why this label is reductive.
A person wearing safety goggles is using a tool to grind or cut metal, creating sparks in a dimly lit workshop.
6mins
Through woodworking, John Furniss, known as The Blind Woodsman, discovered a new purpose and a way to share his vision with the world.
Unlikely Collaborators
A collage of clock faces—one depicting cavemen, another showing hands typing on a laptop, and a blank clock—symbolizes the hyperefficient evolution of work over time.
These practical strategies can help you conquer burnout and achieve a state of calm and focused productivity.
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The annual rite of passage has always been more about the ambivalence of adults than the amusement of children.
A black-and-white photo of a seated person with their head in their hand, partially overlaid with an image of flames, evocatively captures the intense struggle to treat anxiety.
Manipulating a signaling pathway in mice reversed their anxiety — and offers hope for a new class of anti-anxiety medications for humans.