Your Happiness Calendar for August 2022
This month, get creative and connect with your body.
Right and Left Might Be Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence
A new study analyzed conservative and liberal Twitter reactions to U.S. gun violence—and found some convergence.
Does Your Child Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Technology?
It's quite possible that your fears about your child's screen time are unfounded.
The Upside to Admitting You Were Wrong Online
A new study suggests that people who are willing to admit they’re wrong during Facebook arguments are liked and respected more.
How Our Brains Help Misinformation Go Viral
A new study finds that we are easily persuaded by popular beliefs, even if they’re wrong.
Episode 117: Catch Yourself in a Dream
Have you ever known you're dreaming while you're asleep? Our guests try practices to help induce lucid dreams, and we hear what they can…
Episode 116: The Science of a Good Night’s Sleep
Do you struggle with sleep? This week Drew Ackerman of the Sleep with Me podcast tries tips for a good night's sleep, and we explore why it's…
How We’re Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Issues
Shame and shunning make mental illness worse. But new studies suggest that attitudes are changing for the better—and that’s largely due…
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
Ten TV Series That Can Help You Be Your Best Self
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that helped them to get through the pandemic.
Your Happiness Calendar for August 2022
This month, get creative and connect with your body.
What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers is discovering what makes some societies more peaceful than others.
Episode 95: How to Enjoy Life More With Michael Pollan
Bestselling author Michael Pollan tries to get more out of life by temporarily giving up one of his pleasures.
Four Reasons Why Zoom Can Be Exhausting
A new paper explains why videoconferencing exhausts the mind and body and how to protect yourself.
Ten More Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from one of the most difficult years in living memory.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2021
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.