Ethan Kross

2 months ago | kqed.org | Deborah Farmer Kris |Ethan Kross

When kids feel bombarded by difficult emotions, they may feel a sense of helplessness, as if there is nothing they can do to pull themselves out of the storm. As parents, we know effective strategies are out there, but knowing which ones to use in the moment can feel overwhelming. In his new book, “Shift: Managing Your Emotions – So They Don’t Manage You,” neuroscientist Ethan Kross shares the most current research on emotional regulation.

Feb 13, 2025 | toddkashdan.substack.com | Todd Kashdan |Ethan Kross

Welcome to Provoked - your one-stop source for insights on Purpose, Happiness, Friendship, Romance, Narcissism, Creativity, Curiosity, and Mental Fortitude! Support the mission (here) as a premium subscriber with benefits:This might be the only article you read this month inspired by a Pantera song. Pantera's "5 Minutes Alone"—asks us to reflect on how much can be accomplished in 300 seconds.

Feb 12, 2025 | nature.com | Micaela Rodriguez |Kathryn E Schertz |Ethan Kross

AbstractLoneliness is a widespread issue routinely targeted by the media and public health campaigns. We propose that these efforts, though well-intentioned, may exacerbate this problem by negatively influencing a potential driver of loneliness: people’s beliefs about being alone.

Feb 3, 2025 | bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com | Rufus Griscom |Ethan Kross

I think of as a new friend, and a compelling thinker — he’s an experimental psychologist, neuroscientist, and director of the Emotion and Self-Control Lab at the University of Michigan. I met him when we had him on the show to talk about his first book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head. Tomorrow, his second book, Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don’t Manage You, will be published. We are sharing something today that I think you will enjoy — an exclusive excerpt from Shift.

Feb 1, 2025 | bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com | Mike Colias |David Hajdu |Henry Lien |Ethan Kross

I’m pleased to share what I consider the most promising, must-read nonfiction titles scheduled for release in February 2025. These titles make up our third group of nominees for Season 26 of the Next Big Idea Club. Our Next Big Idea Club curators—Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink—will review my selections and narrow the list down to a handful of finalists and, ultimately, two official season selections.