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Charles Duhigg

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Journalist @NewYorker & NYT Bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators. Over 15M+ readers. Check out Supercommunicators 👇

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  • 2 weeks ago | charlesduhigg.substack.com | Charles Duhigg

    Spending money on others is extremely rewarding. Pro-social spending - when we buy coffee for a friend, or treat mom to a massage - can make us feel good for weeks. And it doesn’t take much: spending just $5 on someone else is often as powerful as spending $50 on ourselves. What’s more, accepting gifts is a kindness - you, and the giver, both get a neurotransmitter boost. So set aside $10 each week to buy a co-worker a latte, and accept a flower from a stranger. Buy time, rather than things.

  • 1 month ago | charlesduhigg.substack.com | Charles Duhigg

    The formula for friendship is Time + Boredom + Self-Delusion.It usually takes 43 to 60 hours to become friends, and 80 to 100 hours to become really close.So plan lots of ‘empty’ time together (remember all those college hang-outs?). Silent time can be important - see a ballgame together, take a long hike, or just watch TV side-by-side.

  • 1 month ago | innerself.com | Beth McDaniel |James Clear |Charles Duhigg |BJ Fogg

    What is the real difference between loneliness and solitude? Can solitude improve your mental health? When does solitude become harmful? Why is loneliness so emotionally painful? How can you embrace solitude while avoiding loneliness? by Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.comYou pour yourself a warm cup of tea and settle into your favorite chair. The house is quiet, and the chaos of the day finally gives way to stillness. For some, that moment feels like a hug. For others, it feels like being forgotten.

  • 2 months ago | community.thriveglobal.com | Charles Duhigg

    Try to recall your last meaningful conversation. Perhaps you and a loved one were discussing how to divvy up household chores. Or maybe it was a work meeting about next year’s budget. Possibly you were debating with friends about who should be the next president, or gossiping about whether your neighbors Pablo and Zach are going to break up. As the conversation started, how did you know what everyone wanted to discuss?

  • 2 months ago | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |James Clear |Charles Duhigg |BJ Fogg

    What is cognitive bias, and how does it fuel stubborn thinking? Which common biases keep us stuck in outdated beliefs? How do these biases shape our decisions and relationships? What practical steps can we take to think more openly? How does embracing change improve our lives? by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.comLet’s be honest: nobody likes to admit they’re wrong. It’s uncomfortable. It bruises the ego.

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Charles Duhigg
Charles Duhigg @cduhigg
5 May 25

Congratulations to @susandominus on her new book appearing on shelves (and e-shelves) tomorrow! You should go buy a copy! https://t.co/1emWlm7kMJ https://t.co/Vrg2402Uhv

Charles Duhigg
Charles Duhigg @cduhigg
5 May 25

A new substack on how to make friends as an adult (as dictated by science)! https://t.co/anC2aByzJJ https://t.co/oTb67sxNHs

Charles Duhigg
Charles Duhigg @cduhigg
24 Apr 25

Congrats to @michaelluo on his forthcoming book, which looks amazing. Out next tuesday - but available for pre-order today! https://t.co/Dn80hpInRb https://t.co/Tbw5DowHjk