A striking neuroscience finding: imagining maximal effort can measurably increase muscle strength. This study shows that strength is not just built in the muscles, but shaped by attention and imagery.

A striking research finding: most people don’t enjoy being alone with their own thoughts — and many will avoid it at almost any cost.
This study explains why attention, presence, and reflection are skills that must be trained, not assumed.

A controlled experiment showing that reflecting on personal values measurably reduces the body’s stress response. It reveals that values are not abstract ideals — they help the nervous system stay regulated under pressure.

A set of experiments showing that moving in synchrony increases cooperation and trust. Even simple shared timing — walking, singing, or moving together — makes groups more willing to act for the collective good.

A large-scale Harvard study showing that mind wandering is common — and strongly linked to lower happiness. It reveals that how we pay attention matters more for well-being than what we’re doing.