Is mindfulness just a fad? Research shows that we need it and it works.

Were you bullied as a kid? Echoes of those messages often remain: “We deserve to be treated unfairly.” But those echoes will fade in the face of your superpower: Resilience!

Strengthen resilience with food and herbs.

A person's Humor Orientation describes his/her tendency to use humor. This entry describes some ways that this orientation might be productive when facing difficult events.

My mother left school after the eighth grade, as her six sisters and one brother had done, in order to go to work. Yet our house was filled with books.

Are you looking forward to the New Year? If not, a shift in your attitude and focus of attention can help.

When we talk about our goals to others, our brain is tricked into thinking that the goal was achieved. As a result, it stops investing energy in or inhibit actions toward our goal.

Did you make a New Year's resolution to exercise more in 2018? Science-based knowledge of how physical activity optimizes your quality of life is a terrific way to stay motivated.

Due to the increasing prevalence of disasters, including natural disasters, technological accidents and terrorism, understanding risk and intervention is more important than ever.

Most New Year’s resolutions are epic fails. Instead, reflect on how you’ve stretched and grown during this past year, and you’ll reinforce your gains and learn your lessons well.

The language we use to tell our personal stories, especially to ourselves, contributes to our resilience--or undermines us.

Resilience is a characteristic we all need at various points in our lives in order to embrace life’s challenges and come out on the other side healthy and, preferably, stronger.

These alternatives will help you go on more adventures, connect with amazing people, learn new things, and grow stronger in 2018.

Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will. But it doesn't have to.