How Toxic Language Leads to Political Violence
Research suggests American leaders must take renewed responsibility for their rhetoric.
More Ways of Talking About Intellectual Humility
Here are nine projects that won our support in telling nonfiction stories about intellectual humility.
Why “Boy” Culture Is Hurting Boys and Everyone Else
Psychologist Niobe Way argues that we need to pay better attention to what boys and men say they need socially and emotionally.
Six Misconceptions We Have About Romantic Love
Research suggests that not everything you have heard or read about romantic love is true.
How Qigong Can Calm Your Mind and Body (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Studies show qigong can strengthen your body and mind, and reduce cortisol levels. We explore this Chinese meditative movement practice that dates…
Happiness Break: A Meditation On How to Be Your Best Self, With Justin Michael Williams
Here's a favorite of ours: visualize your best possible self and tap into your inherent enough-ness with this guided meditation by Justin Michael…
Why It’s Good for You to Cry
Research on crying helps explain why humans cry, as well as how it can improve our overall well-being.
How Luck and Chance Shape Your Life
A new book shows us how embracing randomness makes for a better life and a better world.
Six Misconceptions We Have About Romantic Love
Research suggests that not everything you have heard or read about romantic love is true.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
Empathy Quiz
How well do you feel and understand what others are feeling?
Why “Boy” Culture Is Hurting Boys and Everyone Else
Psychologist Niobe Way argues that we need to pay better attention to what boys and men say they need socially and emotionally.
How Luck and Chance Shape Your Life
A new book shows us how embracing randomness makes for a better life and a better world.
Eight Keys to Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be incredibly difficult. Robert Enright explains where to start.
Can Parenting Make You a Better Person?
Having children led Elissa Strauss to explore what it means to care, and whether we can expand the care we have for our kids to others.
How Toxic Language Leads to Political Violence
Research suggests American leaders must take renewed responsibility for their rhetoric.