Being in touch with the problems in the world or our lives is important, but even more important is to focus the brain on what we can do about them.

Focusing on solutions fuels progress.

Fun can be a great motivator.

Surfing the web often comes at the cost of face-to-face time with friends and family.

Social comparison that leads to unhappiness is the downside of social media.

Even five minute meaningful conversations with other people not only fuel us in the moment but also build up a reserve of social capital so that when hard times strike, we can draw down on that bank account.

With technology and over-scheduling, we are forgetting to invest time in simple connective moments with others.