Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.

Abstract black and white image of two figures embracing, with swirling line patterns and contrasting shadows evoking a textured effect that subtly hints at negative emotions.
Ethan Kross, psychologist and author of "Shift," explains how negative emotions help us live safely and well.
A sprinter in a red tracksuit charges down the track with ultra confidence, accompanied by overlayed graphics of historical photos, numbers, and a line graph on the image.
Performance psychology reveals the mental techniques elite athletes use to build and maintain their confidence.
A cracked egg under pressure supports a large blue rock, surrounded by a cheering crowd in black and white.
Professional sport is a hotbed of "performance anxiety” — and to start managing pressure in all settings, we need to properly define it.
Illustration of a tennis court diagram featuring a bright yellow tennis ball, symbolizing success amidst several gray tennis balls, representing the journey through failure.
Tennis pro Mardy Fish and Spanx founder Sara Blakely both turned failure into their greatest asset.
A classical statue, embodying an Olympic mindset, holds a clipboard and phone against a split green and black background.
What we can all learn about the journey from sporting arena to workplace — and how Aristotle can guide our thinking.
Rebuilding the NFL franchise in the early 2020s echoed the corporate overhauls that had transformed Boeing and Ford.
Collage with images of a close embrace, crowded street, running feet, U.S. dollar bills symbolizing wealth, and an alarm clock.
Sahil Bloom explores why wealth isn’t just about money, but about knowing which type of wealth matters most in each season of life.