A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out.

Happiness researchers Robert Waldinger MD, Tal Ben-Shahar PhD, and Peter Baumann explain why the happiest people aren’t happy all the time.

“You can be aware of sadness from a point of view that is not merely sad, and you can be aware of fear from a point of view that's not merely afraid.”

“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.

“Because of the efficiency worship that we have developed in our industrial age, we are now seeing procrastination as a character flaw rather than what it is, a signal that is worth listening to.”

“Anxiety is focused on things that are important to you in life. That is the key.”

Three doctors break down brain function, somatic awareness, and how to recover from bad experiences.

“We can make ourselves more likely to be happy by building a life that includes the conditions that make for happiness.”

The benefits of compassion in the workplace are manifold — but leaders should retain an intentional focus on mental, emotional, and physical balance.

“By not focusing on the outcome and instead designing a tiny experiment, what you can do is letting go of any definition of success, letting go of that binary results that you're looking for, and instead focusing something that makes you feel curious and that you want to explore.”

A mid-flight scare reveals how embracing death can bring purpose and meaning to everyday life.

"Virtually everything we're taught about sexuality for the first two decades of our lives is wrong."

"You can't possibly exaggerate how much better it is to live in a peaceful, orderly society, and to be wealthy, and healthy, and surrounded by people who you love."

"The stars made our minds, and now our minds look back."

Neuroscience supports the notion that mindfulness and meditation should become essential assets in our workspaces.

"Plato would argue that sex in and of itself is not what true love is. Sex can reach a point where you are in union with that person, where you see behind their appearances and you see behind the flesh and you experience something which is more transcendental."

"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."

"We're awash in lies and misinformation to a degree that was not possible before we got the internet and in particular before we got social media."

Many of us wake up each morning with something Oliver Burkeman calls “productivity debt.” The bestselling author and journalist explains this term as “a sense that you’ve got to work […]

“Many people get stuck in feeling responsible for their psychological state, and there's a way in which simply being with whatever uncomfortable emotions rather than believing that you are controlling them can be extremely beneficial for psychological wellbeing.”

Pleasure, virtue, and doubt are necessary, but each is insufficient on its own.

"Carl faced his death with unflagging courage and never sought refuge in illusions."

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Rather than allowing technology to exacerbate stress and disconnection, we can use it to actively support our wellbeing.

Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki discusses the dangers of cynicism and how skepticism can invigorate our relationships and communities.

Desire is like a drug. But is an addict always an addict?

These practical strategies can help you conquer burnout and achieve a state of calm and focused productivity.

Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on toxic resilience and the importance of gratitude and breathing.

Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist.