Your Happiness Calendar for December 2020
This month, practice generosity and connect with your loved ones.
Should You Call or Text? Science Weighs In
A new study suggests that we undervalue the bonding and enjoyment we get from hearing someone's voice.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2020
This month, hold on to goodness and hope for the future.
What Political Polarization Looks Like in the Brain
Liberal and conservative brains respond differently to political messages, a new study finds.
Scientists Are Teaching Young People to Detect Fake News
Young people are easily deceived by information online, but they can learn the skills to detect misinformation.
Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress
Americans are stressed out by their presidential election. These questions will help you check in with yourself—and perhaps boost your resilience.
Episode 76: If You Want to Be More Productive, Cut Yourself Some Slack
Feeling hard on yourself? Pinterest cofounder Evan Sharp learns to quiet his inner critic and tap into his highest potential.
10 New Movies to Make You Feel Better About Being Stuck at Home
Most movie theaters are closed, but many new movies are coming straight to your TV that might help you find meaning and laughter in lockdown.
Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress
Americans are stressed out by their presidential election. These questions will help you check in with yourself—and perhaps boost your resilience.
10 New Movies to Make You Feel Better About Being Stuck at Home
Most movie theaters are closed, but many new movies are coming straight to your TV that might help you find meaning and laughter in lockdown.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2020
This month, hold on to goodness and hope for the future.
What Political Polarization Looks Like in the Brain
Liberal and conservative brains respond differently to political messages, a new study finds.
How Teens Today Are Different from Past Generations
A psychologist mines big data on teens and finds many ways this generation—the “iGens"—is different from Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials.
What Makes Technology Good or Bad for Us?
How technology affects our well-being partly depends on whether it strengthens our relationships.
Are Social Media Driving Political Polarization?
Battles rage on Facebook and Twitter—but their influence on real-world politics is subtler than you might think.
Episode 76: If You Want to Be More Productive, Cut Yourself Some Slack
Feeling hard on yourself? Pinterest cofounder Evan Sharp learns to quiet his inner critic and tap into his highest potential.