Eight Habits of Effective Bridge-Builders
Learning to bridge differences is more than a set of skills. It's a way of life.
What’s Driving Political Violence in America?
New research explores why political violence is rising—and what we can do to stop it.
One Skill That Can Help Students Bridge Political Divides
Here's how one teacher has tried to help students envision better outcomes for everyone, a skill researchers call "moral imagination."
How Patience Can Help You Find Your Purpose
A two-year study suggests practicing patience may be critical to finding and pursuing purpose.
Seven Complicated Lessons From Jamaica About Happiness
What does the island reveal about the science of happiness?
Eight Lessons From My Research on Creativity
Want to become more creative? Try cultivating courage, perseverance, humility, ethics, and purpose.
Can Gratitude Make Your Job More Meaningful?
A doctor explores how thankfulness can help health care workers find profoundly rewarding emotional experiences at work.
How Helping Others Could Make You Feel Less Rushed
Overcoming barriers to compassion and social connection could entail changing our relationship to time.
Where Do We Go From Here?
In the wake of the 2024 election, our contributors weigh in on what we can do now to preserve our well-being and our democracy.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2024
This month, find peaceful moments together.
To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life
A new study suggests that a sense of purpose may be more important to our longevity than life satisfaction.
Five Ways to Be More Vulnerable and Authentic
It can feel risky to share our true selves with others, but it can also bring us more connection, success, and happiness in life.
What’s Giving Us Hope Right Now?
Researchers, nonprofit leaders, and other experts share what keeps them optimistic about a better future for American society.
Why Meditation Might Need a Warning Label
Research suggests that meditation can sometimes be harmful for certain people—and can even make mental health problems worse.
The Science of Humming (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system? We explore the stress-relieving power of Bhramari Pranayama, also known as humming bee breath,…
Can We Ease Loneliness With a Little Gratitude?
A new study suggests that people who give thanks tend to feel less disconnected from others.