We Need Well-Being More Than Willpower to Reach Our Goals
A new study suggests that if your aim is changing bad habits, you can build self-control by focusing on increasing your well-being.
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The Surprising Health Boost of Feeling Happy With Someone Else
A new study finds that sharing positive feelings with your partner provides health benefits beyond your individual happiness alone.
How to Bring More Joy Into Your Classroom
In the face of the burnout and disconnection that both students and teachers are experiencing, being able to laugh and smile is essential.
How Hope Helps Us Build a Meaningful Life
According to a new study, feeling hopeful—even more so than just feeling good—may bring us a sense of meaning.
What Role Does Pleasure Play in Happiness?
Happiness is multifaceted, and we should be wary of discounting pleasure and enjoyment as shallow or self-indulgent.
What Can We Learn From the Joy of Rats?
Neuroscientists have taught rats to drive little cars in the lab—and they can teach us something about anticipation and joy.
How to Stop Overthinking Your Happiness
The search for happiness can make you unhappy—but there is a research-tested solution.
Is Contentment an Underrated Goal in Life?
A new study suggests that contentment is a positive emotion with some unique benefits for people who seek it.
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