How To Find Calm Through Walking
Meditation has proven benefits, but the style that works best depends on a person's habits and preferences. In this episode of The Science of…
How the Sea Is Good for Your Mind and Body
Research on "blue health" finds that being near natural bodies of water has benefits for our physical and mental health.
Happiness Break: 5 Minutes of Gratitude
Psychologist Dacher Keltner guides you through a practice to help you see the good things in your life that you might otherwise overlook.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2024
This month, find peaceful moments together.
How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Grateful (Encore)
One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. Our guest tries a practice for seeing the bright side, even when you feel…
To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life
A new study suggests that a sense of purpose may be more important to our longevity than life satisfaction.
Happiness Break: How to Tune Into Water’s Restorative Power
Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen guides us in a reflection on our interconnection with water, encouraging us to see it as more than just a vital…
How Water Heals (The Science of Happiness)
Discover how connecting with water through all five senses can enhance well-being.
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.
What Inside Out 2 Reveals About the Diversity of Emotions
The new Pixar film explores adolescence by bringing its complicated feelings to life.
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2024
This month, find peaceful moments together.
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.
To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life
A new study suggests that a sense of purpose may be more important to our longevity than life satisfaction.
Five Keys to Managing Intrusive Thoughts
Stuck in rumination? Here are some ways to break the cycle and move forward.
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.