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Stress Management
To maintain momentum and flow, the great novelist Ernest Hemingway didn’t burn himself out — but learned when to put his work down.
Why would someone who has spent their entire career following orders become a great leader overnight?
These practical strategies can help you conquer burnout and achieve a state of calm and focused productivity.
In a major shift, psychologists now view an out-of-control compulsion to work as an addiction with its own set of risk factors and consequences.
"When you feel the isolation setting in at times, you have to reframe your mindset."
Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein drew inspiration from psychologists as well as their own children, becoming more understanding parents in the process.
A-list lessons for better work-life collaboration — direct from the movie set.
Big Think Business columnist Eric Markowitz prefaces his new series on long-term thinking with the experience that almost cut his life short.
Ryan Condal, who worked in pharmaceutical advertising before Hollywood, talks with Big Think about imposter syndrome, "precrastination," and Westeros lore.
Take a seat. Take a breath. Take a break.
Mental health awareness is more widespread than ever. Some professionals think it may have gone overboard — especially on TikTok.
Lynda Gratton, a professor of management practice at the London Business School, explains how business leaders can navigate a future in constant flux.
Admitting that we know little about our future selves can radically improve our decision-making.
A human hand has the power to split wooden planks and demolish concrete blocks. A trio of physicists investigated why this feat doesn’t shatter our bones.
You really can get by with a little help from your friends — if you also look beyond your personal to-do list.
A growing body of research suggests that optimism plays a significant role in promoting both physical and mental well-being.
Scientists are probing the head games that influence athletic performance, from coaching to coping with pressure.
We can’t always change our horrible bosses — but we can transform the ways we interact with them.
Depression applies to individuals and businesses alike — and so does the solution.
The modern attention economy hijacks our ability to focus, but an ancient technique offers a means to get it back.
The pursuit of excellence is a noble goal — but constantly having to prove your self-worth can derail your plans for success.
Morning, afternoon, or night: When is the best time to exercise? Scientists have extensively studied this question. Here's what they found.
Discover the ancient wisdom of not pushing the river.
According to neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi, no one can live a life free of emotional pain. We can only choose how those emotions empower us.
The amygdala can hijack your brain's response if it recognizes past trauma in a current situation. To regain control, simply press pause.
“Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed," advised Stoic philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius. He had a point.
Is mindfulness really the panacea it's touted to be, or are we glossing over some fundamental flaws?
There’s really only one mistake you can make: continue doing the same thing you already know is hurting you and expect a different result.
Whether you’re a leader looking to ramp up team output or just trying to improve your skill set, hard work alone is not enough.
The talent of management should be unleashed toward the management of talent. Many companies are doing the opposite.