You didn’t need the new phone. Or the 3 a.m. skincare haul. But in that moment? It felt necessary. A shopping addiction is about what you’re trying to feel, fix, or avoid.

Wouldn’t it be great if, after waking you up, your alarm said, “I love you. You’re awesome!” Well, here’s a morning pep talk you can say to yourself instead.

Black cats, bad luck, and alien invasions—superstitions might sound silly, but millions still believe them. Buckle up. It’s about to get weird.

Optimists get knocked for being naive or unrealistic—but science says otherwise. Turns out, looking on the bright side comes with some serious perks.

You know that person who’s always annoyingly happy? Smiling, laughing, loving life? Ugh. Why are they so giddy?! Here’s what they’re doing right.

Gender roles aren’t always moving forward—sometimes they slip backward. Worrying data shows that in certain groups, especially young men, views on women are regressing.

The more we study people, the weirder (and more fascinating) things get. These discoveries shed light on the forces shaping how we behave.

Luck isn’t just fate—it’s a mindset. These research-backed habits—being open, listening to hunches, staying hopeful, and rethinking bad breaks—give your luck a boost.