Mark Travers, Ph.D.
Psychologist & WriterAbout Mark
Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist specializing in relationships, happiness, personality, and human motivation. He received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he trained under leading researchers in judgment, decision-making, and behavioral science.
His academic research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and has been cited widely in the scientific literature. His work has been covered by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other major publications.
Mark writes regularly for Forbes, Psychology Today, and CNBC, where his work focuses on translating relationship science and psychology research into practical, accessible insights. His articles have garnered hundreds of millions of views across these various outlets.
He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy and the founder and curator of Therapytips.org.
Recent articles authored by Mark
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The Productivity Habit Secretly Draining Your Focus, According To A Psychologist
Your brain doesn’t multitask; it lingers. Here’s why switching between tasks drains focus and hinders your productivity.
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3 Signs You Need More Transition Time Than Others
Transitioning between tasks isn’t laziness. It’s how our brains and bodies manage attention, energy, and identity. Discover why pauses make you perform better.
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How To Measure Your Flow State Capacity
How easily do you get ‘in the zone’? A psychologist shares a test that can help you understand your innate flow capacity.
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A Psychologist Shares A Test That Measures Your 'Growth Comfort'
Do you fear the change, or do you actively seek it? This assessment can help you uncover your relationship with growth.
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3 Ways Your Kids Learn From Your Habits, By A Psychologist
Kids learn from habits you aren't even fully conscious of. Here's why hiding your bad habits from them isn't the best idea, according to research.
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The Psychology Of Micro-Habits: Why Small Changes Create Big Results
Discover how shrinking your goals can actually expand your potential and rewire your brain for lasting success.
