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eric barker

Eric Barker

Eric Barker’s writing has been featured in the The Wall Street Journal, Wired and TIME. He also runs the Barking Up the Wrong Tree blog.

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the latest research shows that the little we know about emotions is actually all wrong.

New Neuroscience Reveals Three Secrets That Will Make You Emotionally Intelligent

By Eric Barker
We will all face pain at some point.

This Is How to Recover From Tragedy: Four Secrets From Research

By Eric Barker
What’s the right approach to take when trying to get certain people to treat you better?

How to Stop Being a Pushover: Five Secrets From Research

By Eric Barker
You may need to do this on your own—at least at first.

This Is How to Have an Amazing Relationship: Seven Secrets From Research

By Eric Barker
What does real burnout feel like?

How to Avoid Burnout: Three Secrets From Research

By Eric Barker
We can’t use just one yardstick to measure a successful life.

Five Steps to Better Work-Life Balance, Backed by Science

By Eric Barker
Put the phone away.

This Is How to Stop Checking Your Phone: Five Secrets From Research

By Eric Barker
Pay attention to actions, not words.

This Is How to Win With Passive-Aggressive People: Five Proven Secrets

By Eric Barker
Who do you want to be? What character traits would make you proud of yourself? What’s the best version of you?

This Is the Deadly Sin That Makes Life Awesome: 3 Proven Secrets

By Eric Barker
Consider those racing thoughts in your head and ask yourself, “Are they helpful?” And then make a decision.

How to Be Calm Under Pressure: Three Secrets From a Bomb Disposal Expert

By Eric Barker
A statue of Confucius, Beijing.

Two Secrets to the Good Life, Backed By Ancient Wisdom and Research

By Eric Barker
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