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.
How To Show Up For Yourself (The Science of Happiness podcast)
We explore the science behind how self-compassionate touch can help us feel better about ourselves.
How Do Americans Really Feel About Political Violence?
A new study explores Democratic and Republican attitudes toward violence against their political opponents.
What If You Pursued What’s Interesting Instead of Happiness?
A new book explores why we should seek a “psychologically rich life” and how to do it.
How to Help Kids Deal With Obsessive Thoughts
Research suggests that children can learn to think differently about sticky, intrusive thoughts so they don't feel controlled by them.
How to Find Hope When You’re Feeling Cynical
A new book explains the drawbacks of cynicism and how we can overcome it without being too naive.
How to Set Boundaries as an Overworked Educator
Boundary-setting and self-compassion are vital practices to help protect your well-being and promote a positive school culture.
Happiness Break: A Note to Self on Forgiveness, with Alex Elle (Encore)
Letting go of our regrets can motivate us to improve and help us grow. Alex Elle, a poet and breathwork coach, guides us through a meditation to…
What’s the Real Reason People Become Homeless?
A new book looks at why so much homelessness exists in the U.S. and what we can do as a society to reclaim our humanity.
What Inside Out 2 Reveals About the Diversity of Emotions
The new Pixar film explores adolescence by bringing its complicated feelings to life.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2024
This month, look for reasons to be hopeful.
How to Heal Anxious Attachment by Prioritizing Your Own Needs
People with anxious attachment fear rejection, often feeling like they are less worthy than others. Rediscovering your self and purpose can help.
Eight Ways You Can Feel More Hopeful—Even in Dark Times
A new book makes the case that hope is the right response when we are facing difficulties in our lives.
How Narcissism Changes With Age
We tend to get less narcissistic as we get older, which might explain why younger generations can seem entitled and self-absorbed.
Why Are Some People Happy Even as They’re Dying?
Research suggests that people nearing death talk about their experience as more positive than we imagine it would be.
How to Stop Overthinking Your Happiness
The search for happiness can make you unhappy—but there is a research-tested solution.