A lucky rabbit foot. A glass of wine. A pill. What do these things all have in common? Their effects – whether we do well on a test, whether we mingle at the cocktail party, whether we feel better – ...

IT is generally conceded that suggestion can powerfully influence thinking, either for good or for ill. Every physician knows that throughout history various medications and types of treatment that ...

For well over a century, hypnotic suggestion has been used to successfully treat a wide range of clinical conditions, including chronic and acute pain, irritable bowel syndrome, post-traumatic stress ...

The use of the suggestion box dates to the 18th century, when it was implemented by the British navy as a means of improving morale and increasing efficiency, according to the reference website ...

In recent posts, I have written about the importance of critical thinking and how it can be impeded by cognitive biases. Another obstacle to the clarity of critical thinking can be the power of ...

Ever had someone tell you that a dental or medical procedure "will really hurt,” that a test "was really hard,” or that a new boss "is impossible to deal with”—and then had those scenarios play out ...

More than offering prescriptions, suggestions — good or bad — about how we should live broaden our worldview and put us in touch with our desires. Credit...Photo Illustrations by Yasara Gunawardena ...

In late March, Starbucks launched a new web site to engage its customer community in helping to chart the company’s future course. Called My Starbucks Idea, it serves as a worldwide suggestion box ...

One way to make employees feel valued in the workplace is by giving them a voice with anonymity in order to speak freely. Whether employees wish to tell you anything, from their desire that the ...

A lucky rabbit foot. A glass of wine. A pill. What do these things all have in common? Their effects – whether we do well on a test, whether we mingle at the cocktail party, whether we feel better – ...