By Yvonne Milosevic Many of us are familiar with the phrase “no pain, no gain.” Personal trainers often use this mantra to prod clients into a hardcore fitness regimen. But today, we’re sharing research that shows how getting out of your comfort zone can motivate…
By Yvonne Milosevic As we leave the darkest days of the pandemic behind us, one thing has become painfully clear to many people. Namely, we’re a little rusty when it comes to chatting with strangers and acquaintances. We want to have meaningful social interactions, obvi.…
Do you need a nudge to stay on track to meet your personal and professional goals? These six research-backed tips will provide the motivation boost you need right now. By Yvonne Milosevic We’re all fighting against inertia these days, trying to forge ahead while the…
By Yvonne Milosevic Did you know that we make near-instant assessments of people when we first meet them? According to prior research by Chicago Booth psychology professor Alexander Todorov, when we see a new face, our brains decide whether a person is attractive and trustworthy…
By Yvonne Milosevic Have you bought into the whole “failure is life’s best teacher” theory? Well, we’re here to tell you that you can put that idea on ice. Research led by Chicago Booth professor Ayelet Fishbach reveals that, contrary to popular wisdom, people learn less…
By Yvonne Milosevic “Patience attracts happiness; it brings near that which is far.”—Swahili proverb. Since long before that famous “marshmallow test” (now debunked, by the way), we’ve heard that patience is a virtue and that good things come to those who wait. Yet biding our…
By Yvonne Milosevic We’re on the cusp of the holiday season during a global pandemic. To put it mildly, people are feeling out of sorts. With many cherished traditions on ice until (fingers crossed) 2021, we’ll need to work extra hard to connect with each…
By Yvonne Milosevic For some people, face-to-face negotiations were already tough enough. With no end to the pandemic in sight, it seems negotiating over Zoom may become the new normal. As we master various virtual technologies, Chicago Booth’s George Wu believes remote negotiation will become…
By Yvonne Milosevic As anyone who dines out on the regular knows, sharing plates is in. But did you know that nibbling off the same dish has business benefits, too? Kinda obvi, but sharing plates requires people to coordinate their physical actions. Otherwise, you might…