Some memories come with a very compelling sense of truth about them. And that happens to be the case even with memories that are not true.

Mind is a machine for jumping to conclusions

Establish a closing ritual. Know when to stop working. Try to end each work day the same way, too. Straighten up your desk. Back up your computer. Make a list of what you need to do tomorrow.

One study found that people who just thought about watching their favorite movie actually raised their endorphin levels by 27 percent.

People are really happier with friends than they are with their families or their spouse or their child.

Policy makers, like most people, normally feel that they already know all the psychology and all the sociology they are likely to need for their decisions. I don't think they are right, but that's the way it is.

A large portion of the weekend effects is explained by differences in the amount of time spent with friends or family between weekends and weekdays.