Have the best day ever Here’s what to do: volunteer. New research from Duke University and the National University of Singapore found that volunteering only one day a month can give your life a greater sense of purpose and make you feel more connected to your community. Don’t know where to start? Pick one of these five volunteer options tailored to match your personality. The mistake you’re making at work You’ll never guess what it is either. Ready for it? You’re not flirting. Thanks to a recent study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, we know now that flirting in the office is a way for people to perceive you as friendlier, more effective, and understanding. But since it’s such a fine line to walk, we sought out experts for their appropriate, but still fun, advice. Hint: make ’em laugh. Untie emotional knots Angry? Frustrated? All of the above? Whatever you’re feeling, you’re gonna want to figure it out. Because, according to a new study, lumping your emotions into one hot mess can prolong further emotional stress and keep you from solving the problem. The good news: It’s possible to get to the bottom of what you’re feeling. And if that’s something you’re not used to, here’s help. Worst relationship advice ever? Empathizing with your partner during a blowout is more of a couple don’t than do, says a new study. Why? Turns out humans aren’t so good at seeing something from someone else’s perspective. To the rescue:three expert-approved ways to better defuse an argument.
