It’s frustrating to leave a conversation feeling completely misunderstood. You might have even thought you were crystal clear, yet the message didn’t land the way you expected. This happens all the ...

Shannon Sauer-Zavala receives funding from that National Institute of Mental Health to support her research. Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed and ...

Test your problem-solving skills with these 62 lateral thinking puzzles. They’ll challenge you to think out of the box to ...

You’re lying in bed, trying to fall asleep but the racing thoughts won’t stop. Instead, your brain is busy making detailed plans for the next day, replaying embarrassing moments (“why did I say that?” ...

We use certain phrases so often that we barely think about what they are actually communicating. Often, these common sayings don't mean what people think they do, which is why we encounter serious ...

David Bessis was drawn to mathematics for the same reason that many people are driven away: He didn’t understand how it worked. Unlike other creative processes, like making music, which can be heard, ...

As a job candidate, you're likely to encounter interview questions designed to assess your critical thinking skills. Employers highly value these skills because they demonstrate your ability to ...

In the midst of vast uncertainty and an overwhelming news cycle, I often hear a version of this: "I know we can't change the big picture, but at least I can help the people around me." Or, "I can't ...

This is an edited transcript of an episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.” You can listen to the conversation by following or subscribing to the show on the NYT Audio App, Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, ...