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Dr. Robert Brooks @drrobertbrooks

Internationally recognized psychologist, speaker, and author on the themes of resilience, motivation, school and work climate, and family relationships.

Joined August 2010
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How much about ourselves should we reveal? library.hbs.edu/working-know…

Show People How 'Your Brain Works': Leslie John on the Art of Oversharing | Working Knowledge

Leslie John, author of "Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing," says that sharing too much information—thoughtfully and at the right time—can strengthen relationships and build credibility.

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The challenges we face in forgiving ourselves. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Why Forgiving Ourselves Feels So Hard—and What Helps

Researchers explored why some people can forgive themselves after a wrongdoing, while others remain stuck in perpetual guilt and shame.

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Study indicates why loneliness is so bad for your health. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Why Is Loneliness So Bad for Your Health?

A new study finds that loneliness may increase certain proteins in the brain that increase your risk for disease and death.

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A reminder that we all have different paths to take in life and it is not always easy to predict where our journey will lead us. current.fas.harvard.edu/stor…)
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Important thoughts about AI in the classroom. news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…

‘Deskilling’ is bad. This is worse. — Harvard Gazette

Authors of a book about AI in K-12 classrooms say that the potential loss of foundational knowledge is the biggest threat.

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The challenge of learning to forgive ourselves. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Why Forgiving Ourselves Feels So Hard—and What Helps

Researchers explored why some people can forgive themselves after a wrongdoing, while others remain stuck in perpetual guilt and shame.

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The benefits of talking to strangers. #strangers #communicating greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

The Hidden Power of Talking to Strangers

A new book by Gillian Sandstrom explains the research behind why it’s good for us to talk to strangers and how to go about it.

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The benefits of talking to strangers. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

The Hidden Power of Talking to Strangers

A new book by Gillian Sandstrom explains the research behind why it’s good for us to talk to strangers and how to go about it.

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I'm pleased to be one of the speakers at a free, three-day virtual conference, "Trauma Healing in the Age of AI and Social Media Summit," scheduled from May 4-6. Register at: summitsforimpact.com/trauma-…

Trauma Healing in the Age of AI and Social Media - Summits for Impact

📍Attend from anywhere I 🔥 Free virtual summit I 🗓️ Starts Monday Free virtual summit I Starts Monday I 9 AM ET Your Nervous System Was Not Built for the Algorithm… Here’s How to Heal Anyway Join...

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Interesting question: Can chatbots really relieve loneliness? greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Can Chatbots Really Relieve Loneliness?

New research suggests that chatbots still don’t measure up to humans when it comes to connection and well-being.

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I'm pleased to be one of the speakers at a free, three-day virtual conference, "Trauma Healing in the Age of AI and Social Media Summit," scheduled from May 4-6. Register at: summitsforimpact.com/trauma-…

Trauma Healing in the Age of AI and Social Media - Summits for Impact

📍Attend from anywhere I 🔥 Free virtual summit I 🗓️ Starts Monday Free virtual summit I Starts Monday I 9 AM ET Your Nervous System Was Not Built for the Algorithm… Here’s How to Heal Anyway Join...

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My April article, "Optimism: Reducing the Risk of Dementia," has been posted. drrobertbrooks.com/optimism-…

Optimism: Reducing the Risk of Dementia - Dr. Robert Brooks

Last week, I spoke at a two-day Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Coaching Immersion conference at Harvard Medical School. I was invited by my friend and colleague, Dr. Beth Frates, a faculty member at...

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The importance of playfulness in adults. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Can Adults Learn to Be Playful Again?

A recent book explores why unstructured, judgment-free play fades in adulthood—and why it’s worth reclaiming for our creativity, curiosity, and learning.

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An interesting article about burnout at different points in our careers and what leaders can do to help. hbr.org/2026/04/burnout-look…

Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs.

Burnout isn’t an individual problem—it’s a systemic design issue that shows up differently across the organization chart. Early-career employees burn out from ambiguity and lack of control, managers...

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Insights into "normal" bathroom habits. news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…

Are your bathroom habits normal? — Harvard Gazette

In her new book, a Harvard gastroenterologist addresses everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

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Thoughts about living longer and healthier. news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…

Rethinking what it means to age — Harvard Gazette

As humans live longer and healthier, the word “old” takes on new meaning as three scholars will attest.

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My March article, "Misconceptions of Positive Intentions," has been posted. drrobertbrooks.com/misconcep…

Misconceptions of Positive Intentions - Dr. Robert Brooks

Have you ever faced misconceptions about ideas you’ve shared that you believe are positive, but others interpret very differently? I remember several such moments in my career. In the late 1980s,...

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Seven things a cardiologist suggests you should not do after 7:00 p.m. cnbc.com/2026/03/16/cardiolo…

Cardiologist: 7 things I never do after 7 p.m.—after 20 years of treating heart attacks

Sanjay Bhojraj, a cardiologist who has spent 20 years treating heart attacks, shares evening habits that influence heart health. Here are the routines that can improve blood pressure, glucose...

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Interesting findings linking more immigrants with lower elderly deaths. news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…

New study links more immigrants with lower elderly mortality — Harvard Gazette

Researchers say among newcomers are medical, long-term care workers who are arriving amid critical U.S. shortage.

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Thoughts about responding to a student saying, "I'm bored." edutopia.org/article/im-bore…

‘I’m Bored’: The Dreaded Student Complaint

The key to not taking it personally is investigating the cause—the student may not be challenged by the work, or may not understand the work. There are strategies for overcoming these and other...

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