If you had to choose between spending a few minutes alone with your thoughts or receiving an electric shock to escape the discomfort, what would you pick? A study conducted a decade ago found that most participants consistently preferred the shock over sitting quietly with their own thoughts. (F...

  Imagine waking up every day for months, not knowing how the day will unfold. Perhaps you wake with anxiety, struggling to figure out how you’ll make it through another day. Maybe you’re dealing with financial difficulties, wondering how the bills will get paid. Or perhaps you’re navigating the...