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Science-based insights and tools from psychologist and author Guy Winch to improve your emotional health, relationships, and your everyday life both at work and at home
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How a Bad Commute Follows You Into Work (opens the original)
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We’ve all had mornings like this: Your commute was a mess. Traffic barely moved. The subway stalled between stations. Someone took your parking spot or shoved past you getting off the train.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="971" src="https://substackcd
How I Managed Fear and Discomfort In the Amazon Jungle (Part 2) (opens the original)
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A year ago I was invited to join a scientific expedition to The Boiling River in the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Thermal activity heats the river to a deadly 99c/210f.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1312" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BNKr!,w_1
Why I Joined A Scientific Expedition Into the Deep Amazon Jungle (Part 1) (opens the original)
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This is the first of a multi-part series about my experiences in the Amazon and the lessons it taught me about emotional health, ones that can be applied to workplaces, and life in general. Those take-aways are at the end or this article. If you want to skip the stories of what happened to me in the jungle (along with the pics, and vids of the events), and get straight to the lessons, feel free to scroll down. A few weeks ago I joined an expedition of field scientists and travelled with them to
Why Your Feel Low After a Great Vacation (opens the original)
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Coming back to work after a vacation, and to the many demands and responsibilities of daily life, can land us in an emotional slump. The post-vacation blues, also known as post-travel depression, doesn’t just impact mood; you’re also likely to feel irritable, a lack of motivation, and fatigue. All of which can add another layer of frustration to the mix. After all, the vacation was supposed to recharge and revitalize you, not make you feel depleted.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" hr
FOMO Isn’t About Fun. It’s About Belonging (opens the original)
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What is it that makes the fear of missing out so distressing?FOMO is defined as a fear of missing out on “rewarding experiences” that are enjoyed by one’s social group, friends, or family members. But is FOMO really just about missing out on fun?In a recent study, participants indicated how much FOMO they would feel if they missed out on two different events. One event was described as a demanding, uncomfortable, and nerve-wracking event with close friends. The other was described as an enjoyabl
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