Playing it safe feels smart—until it doesn’t. We’re taught to value security over risk, stability over spontaneity, and predictability over passion. But somewhere along the way, those same choices ...

The results varied depending on factors like students’ race, gender, and sexuality. Among the most pronounced differences: ...

There are times when a wave of anxiety sweeps over people, sometimes because the world seems more unsafe than usual, at other times because of a personal situation. Yet ultimately the ability to feel ...

I've been in restaurants for 39 years now, and where the industry used to be, anyone who was working in that restaurant was required to sacrifice themselves to make the restaurant succeed. Whatever ...

As the United States marks the one-year anniversary since its first coronavirus case this month, we're reminded how long it's been since we've been able to hug our loved ones. It's clear that many of ...

The success of any team depends in large part on how senior leaders handle issues that impact the team. If you are a senior leader, you want the team members who work under your direct reports to feel ...

When people are afraid that something bad will happen to them because of their decision to speak up, in most cases, they won’t do it. And can we really blame them? This is, seemingly, leadership’s ...

You are their home, shelter, soft place to land. Sharing secrets, letting their playful, silly side shine, wanting a big hug, expressing a strong opinion: When a child feels safe, you can experience ...

Feeling safe in relationships, most especially in intimate relationships, is essential. If you don’t feel safe and are always walking on eggshells, not only are you always anxious, but it can back up ...