Episode 46: Making Kindness Contagious
We gave our Happiness Guinea Pig a mission: Do five random acts of kindness in one day.
How to Fall in Love with Teaching Again
Before the new school year begins, teachers can think about what to do to refresh their love of teaching—both for themselves and for their students.
Why People May Be More Honest Than You Think
What happens when people find a wallet with money in it?
Five Tips for Women Who Have Trouble Sleeping
Women tend to have more sleep problems than men, but there are ways to get a better night's rest.
How to Nurture Stick-to-itiveness in Kids
Kids persevere more when they imagine themselves as one of their favorite hard-working or heroic characters.
How to Renew Your Compassion in the Face of Suffering
Mass suffering can make us feel helpless. Focusing on solutions, rather than emotions, may be the way out.
Five Ways for Workplaces to Support Employee Happiness
The latest research on well-being at work can help your organization thrive.
Three Emerging Insights About Happiness
Researchers are exploring how our everyday thoughts and feelings contribute to our well-being.
How to Motivate Kids to Practice Hard Things
Recent research can help us teach kids to practice the right way to reach their goals.
When Are You Most Likely to Catch Other People’s Emotions?
Researchers discovered an important factor that influences how contagious emotions are.
Three Emerging Insights About Happiness
Researchers are exploring how our everyday thoughts and feelings contribute to our well-being.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude
Americans say thanks a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.
What We Can Learn About Happiness from Iceland
Governmental psychologist Dóra Guðmundsdóttir explains what makes a society flourish.
Why Should You Go to Therapy?
Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb explains what therapy does for you and what it reveals about the trials of being human.
How Your Relationships Can Bring Out the Best in You
Here are six things you can do in your relationships to support your growth.
Is Marriage Really Bad for Women’s Happiness?
Paul Dolan claims that women might be happier if they stay single. What does the research say?