Does Self-Compassion Make You Compassionate Toward Others?
Despite what we might assume, research suggests that self-compassionate people aren't always compassionate.
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How Moms Can Cultivate Positive Emotions
Stress can undermine our best parenting intentions, but new research suggests a way to reduce its impact.
What We Can Learn from Sensation Seekers
Sensation seekers crave new and complex experiences, even when they're dangerous—but they can also teach us a few lessons about positive emotions.
How Mindfulness Protects You as You Get Older
Older people tend to feel more positive than young people—and it might be because they're more mindful.
Why We Should Help Boys Embrace All Their Feelings
We encourage a narrower range of emotions in boys than girls—and that can be harmful in the long run.
Can Gratitude Help You Recover from a Heart Attack?
There is growing evidence that being grateful may not only bring good feelings—it may also lead to better health.
Four Keys to Building a Love that Lasts
Taking cues from positive psychology research can help us avoid the pitfalls of long-term relationships and maintain happier, healthier partnerships.
Three Emotions That Can Help You Succeed at Your Goals
Willpower and grit aren't the best route to persevering at our goals and achieving success; the key is emotion.