Your Happiness Calendar for October 2026
This month, have better conversations.
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This month, have better conversations.
According to a new study, spoken conversations lead to more understanding, less conflict, and more openness to other opinions.
Everything changes when you try to understand why people believe what they believe, rather than trying to get them to agree with you.
Our “Bridging Differences for Teens and Parents” video series brought together five families to learn skills for perspective taking, openness, and…
In a new book, philosopher Krista Lawlor explores how being able to reliably see what matters can foster more productive dialogue.
Incivility on the job is being driven by political and generational differences–but there are colleges trying to train the next generation to work…
Sometimes, we can avoid hard conversations or uncomfortable connections in the name of self-love. Here's how to love yourself in a way that helps you…
Science suggests that texting may not be as good a way of staying in touch and building closeness as calling someone.