Debunking the Myths of the Only Child
Whether children have siblings is much less important to how they develop than their families' financial and emotional resources.
Happiness Break: A Meditation for Groundedness, With Diana Parra (English & Spanish)
Take a moment to ground yourself with this meditation that helps bring awareness to the relationship between ourselves and the earth beneath us.
Happiness Break: Una meditación para enraizar, con Diana Parra (español)
Tómate un momento para conectarte con esta meditación que ayuda a tomar conciencia de la relación entre nosotros y la tierra.
The Surprising Ways Your Mind Influences Your Health
A new book argues that we can harness the connection between our minds and our physiology for better health.
11 Tips for Protecting Yourself From Upsetting Images on Social Media
We're confronted with images and videos of war, racist violence, and more online. Here's how to stay informed while taking care of yourself.
How Your Dog Can Relieve Your Anxiety
A new study finds that spending 10 minutes with your dog helps you recover more quickly from a stressful experience.
Is Love Better Than Anger for Social Change?
We can learn from the fly fishing industry, which shifted toward conservation thanks to decades of messaging about caring for nature.
Making Difficult Interactions More Respectful
Dr. Omar Guzman reflects on how a practice to cultivate more respect shaped the way he interacts with his patients.
Why Do People Succeed or Fail in Life? Your Answer Matters
Are people in control, or do external forces shape our lives? Our "attributions" affect how compassionate we are to ourselves and others.
Why Midlife Is So Hard—Especially Now
The modern midlife crisis comes from the stresses of caregiving for both children and parents, while facing financial struggles.
Other People May Not Be the Solution to Loneliness
A new study finds that people feeling very lonely are not necessarily comforted by company.
The Eight Kinds of Humility That Can Help You Stay Grounded
There are many ways to be humble, according to recent research.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2023
This month, be vulnerable and true to yourself.
Why Achievement Culture Has Become So Toxic
The incessant pressure to perform takes a toll on children’s mental health—but there are other ways to help them find their sense of worth.
Why Some Mental Health Apps Aren’t Helpful
Do mental health apps work? Experts explain the risks, and how to choose one wisely.
Ten New TV Series That Can Help You Be Your Best Self
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that illuminate qualities like empathy, authenticity, Black joy, and body positivity.