Two Keys to a Calmer Emotional Life
New studies are investigating why life is such an emotional rollercoaster for certain people, and how to cultivate more stable happiness.
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Why We Need to Set Boundaries on Our Generosity
Generosity often begets fulfillment. But the best-intended giving mission can turn perilous if it undermines your well-being.
Need a Hero? Look Around You
We love to exalt heroic individuals. But in this historical moment, collective heroism is best suited to the challenges we face.
Do We Have an Instinctive Urge to Be Kind?
When someone needs help, what is your first impulse?
Does the Warm Glow of Giving Ever Get Old?
New research suggests that spending money on ourselves gets old fast, but not spending money on others.
Do Kind People Make More Money?
A new study offers more evidence that selfishness may be self-defeating.
Can You Be Too Selfless in Your Relationships?
According to a new study, people who are concerned about others have higher well-being—but only if they respect their own needs.
Does Virtue or Vice Work Better in Politics?
A new study examines which politicians get support for their legislation and which ones don't.