Many retired men describe their days as “boring,” but behavioral scientists suggest something deeper is happening. What feels like boredom is often a quiet, unsettling experience called a loss of social witness—the simple human need for someone to notice and acknowledge your daily life. Without it, the sense of self slowly erodes. I thought I Continue reading
Mental Health
Your Beliefs About Sleep Could Be Causing Your Daytime Fatigue
Have you ever gone to bed late, knowing you only had a few hours to sleep, and expected to wake up groggy and irritable? Surprisingly, it is possible to wake up feeling clear-headed, positive, and energetic, even after a short night’s sleep. For many, this may seem impossible—but research is showing that how we perceive Continue reading