Archive - The Science of Better

The second Friday in January is known as "Quitter's Day", because that's when new year's resolutions usually fail. But you can be a winner! (With some…

Jan 11

November 2024

We're a week from Thanksgiving - here's three things from science to help.

Nov 22, 2024

October 2024

Three things to make you better

Oct 12, 2024

April 2024

How Can I Get My Kids To Talk About Their Lives?

And how do I listen so they WANT to share?

Apr 5, 2024

February 2024

How do I survive small talk?

Science says: Make it deep talk, which is easier than you think.

Feb 14, 2024

January 2024

Supercommunicators

Jan 18, 2024

December 2023

The Science of Better's Gift Guide

How to give gifts the other person will actually remember

Dec 8, 2023

November 2023

How Do I Stop Procrastinating?

Four tips from the pros about getting things done.

Nov 15, 2023

September 2023

Can I stop worrying about the future?

How to manage 'anticipatory anxiety'

Sep 27, 2023

August 2023

Introducing the Science of Better

A brief newsletter of science-driven advice

Aug 25, 2023

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