After Depression, Our Brain’s Negativity Bias Lingers
After recovering from depression, we still hold on to negative information too strongly—and may benefit from cultivating more positive feelings.
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Six Ways to Deal With Someone Who Wronged You
Here's what we have learned from 25 years of research about forgiveness—and its alternatives.
How to Get Comfortable With Uncertainty and Change
When life is uncertain, our usual responses and coping strategies might not always work. The practice of mental agility can help us be resilient.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2022
This month, make a fresh start.
Two Reasons Why Older People Fared Better During the Pandemic
Older people have been more resilient during COVID-19 than the rest of us. What can we learn from them?
Four Surprising Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Research suggests that practicing gratitude, forgiveness, mindfulness, and self-compassion may improve our sleep during stressful times.
How to Stop Being a Control Freak
The desire for control is a form of perfectionism, and we can alleviate it by learning to embrace uncertainty.
Just One Thing: Hold Wants Lightly
We can avoid some pain, suffering, and frustration if we change the way we relate to our desires.