Archive - The Dose

Stressed Out About the Election?

Catastrophizing, ruminating, doomscrolling, and name-calling are not helping. Here are 10 things to do instead.

Nov 4 •

Dr. Samantha Boardman

October 2024

Why We Think We’re Right Even When We’re Wrong

Counteract the illusion of explanatory depth by asking this one question.

Oct 23 •

Dr. Samantha Boardman

The Uplift Effect: 6 Micro-Acts to Brighten Your Day Every Day

Thinking about uplifts won’t uplift you. The key is to practice and commit to them.

Oct 10 •

Dr. Samantha Boardman

Not What You Think — A Counterintuitive Strategy to Boost Motivation

New research makes a case for gratitude and why you should take a test in a classroom instead of a gym.

Oct 2 •

Dr. Samantha Boardman

September 2024

It’s Time to Stop Evaluating Your Emotions

Is all this focus on our inner lives making us miserable?

Sep 17 •

Dr. Samantha Boardman

August 2024

The Secret Sauce of Wellbeing: People, Place, and Purpose

When we talk about mental health, the message matters

Aug 14 •

Dr. Samantha Boardman

July 2024

June 2024

May 2024

Athlete or Not, Science Says to Do This if You Want to Keep Your Cool

What basketball can teach us about the game of life.

May 23 •

Dr. Samantha Boardman

April 2024

Reflect, Don't React

Turning down the heat is the key to managing anger.

Apr 29 •

Dr. Samantha Boardman

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