Yet as easy as it is to engage in the quotidian “thanks—no problem” exchange in our daily routines, we’re often left, in moments of larger generosity, feeling unworthy or embarrassed by what’s being offered. If you’ve ever thwarted a friend’s attempt to treat you to dinner or received a gift that you insisted was “too much,” you may be struck by that thankfulness gap. So, if “thank you” is too easy to say in some instances, and out of our reach in others, how can we go beyond a muttered “thanks” to one that’s truly underpinned with gratitude?...

For years, my colleagues at magazines I’ve worked for have clearly questioned my sanity. Why would I choose to climb into a sea kayak, as narrow as my hips, and race it in the open ocean, down waves stacked taller than me for ten or more miles? Ironically, the answer is, to preserve my sanity. The key to any high-risk sport is focus: Whether it’s surf ski paddling, which is what I race, or rock climbing, surfing or solo sailing, staying in the moment is essential....

Getting automakers on-board will be the hard part Getting automakers on-board will be the hard part So why would you want Fire TV in your vehicle? Well, if you notice, most of the vehicles that are on-board already are SUVs and mini-vans, which likely have other displays in the back of the car. So you’d be able to let your kids watch TV while you’re driving. WIth the addition of Electric Vehicles, it would also be great to watch shows while you’re sitting at a charger charging up your vehicle....

My question is at the heart of a new study by Carsten de Dreu and colleagues published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. Their findings give us insight into the relationship between aggression, empathy, and decision making. The Relationship Between Empathy and Decision-Making The Relationship Between Empathy and Decision-Making In the study, participants played an investment game called “Predator-Prey Contest”—similar to the old board game Risk—which measures how much people will invest to win money off of others versus defending their own holdings....

Listen to Episode 3: Breaking Free from Hustle Culture Listen to Episode 3: Breaking Free from Hustle Culture Guided Meditations to Pair with this Episode of Burnout Guided Meditations to Pair with this Episode of Burnout 1) Unwind Your Brain’s Habit Loops 2) A Meditation to Unhook From Your Phone Addiction 3) A Meditation on Observing Thoughts, Nonjudgmentally 4) A 10-Minute Meditation to Set An Intention for Your Future read more read more...