If you struggle with small talk or find it hard to express yourself, research by psychologist Alison Wood Brooks and others ...

It’s nearly impossible to get the exact item requested. When receiving a thank-you, the items that weren’t from the list are ...

Though it was an issue the students cared about, they clearly felt uninspired by the ideas they were generating. After a lot of discussion, the energy level in the room was approaching nil.

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You want to build positive momentum, especially with young kids. "Create a list of every job it takes to keep a family going," Fay says. Have kids pick out the chores they'd most like to do.