Let us pause our chaotic work lives a moment and reflect on a dog. This dog’s name is Cooper. He’s some form of golden Labrador, I guess, though I can’t detail his pedigree with any accuracy. It doesn ...

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John was excited about transitioning his career. He visualized a new organization and a new team with whom he would take on new challenges. Though he had big plans to achieve this goal, and felt ...

We are three scholars writing our first blog for Psychology Today. We address a simple question about our work that calls for a considerable answer, and one directly relevant to our book. We ask you ...

We are three scholars writing our first blog for Psychology Today. We address a simple question about our work that calls for a considerable answer, and one directly relevant to our book. We ask you ...

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Wednesday is often called “hump day,” marking the midpoint of the workweek. For many, it’s a crucial moment—when the initial energy of Monday and Tuesday starts to wane, but the weekend still feels ...