When it comes to managing anxiety, science just lent more credibility to the advice to “stay busy.” Engaging the brain to stay busy with problem-solving appears to be an effective buffer against ...

A new Duke University study finds a correlation between problem solving and reduced anxiety. Researchers at Duke University monitored participants’ brain activity while they completed math problems.

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

Which should you lead with: good news, or bad news? Research provides a clear answer. “Do you want to hear the good news first, or the bad news?” is a question you should never ask — even though ...

Americans have a complicated relationship with math. Studies reveal that a vast majority of adults living in the United States believe math skills are essential — but more than a third report having ...

How ChatGPT and the Six-Hat Method Present a Powerful Framework for Effective Problem-Solving The unique power that ChatGPT offers empowers the six thinking hats. The six hats, conversely, create a ...

When trying to solve a problem—small or large—many people may tend to rush to a solution in order to get a process in motion or to just get it off their plate so they can focus on other things.