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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to create data-backed social impact in companies. In so many workplaces, the phrase "we are family" is thrown ...

The New Year can often bring goals and expectations that are impossible to keep up with. Instead of focusing on what you’re not getting done, take the time to think about what you really want to ...

Negative expectations can worsen perceived pain more strongly—and for longer—than positive expectations can make it feel better, according to new research. The study, published recently as a Reviewed ...

Expectations are tricky. On the one hand, they motivate us, guiding our behavior toward goals and achievements. On the other hand, they can be a double-edged sword—leading to disappointment, anxiety, ...

During childhood, getting older seems like the most exciting thing possible. However, as most adults know, the realities of aging can be frustrating. A study from Penn State’s College of Nursing found ...

Getting older brings certain expectations, from gray hair and wrinkles to more bouts of forgetfulness. While these beliefs may seem harmless, whether a person views these changes in a positive or ...