Your Happiness Calendar for November 2024
This month, look for good in the world.
How Schools and Families Can Honor Students’ Identities
Families and educators can partner to support children in recognizing their strengths and building a positive sense of self.
The Science of Humming (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system? We explore the stress-relieving power of Bhramari Pranayama, also known as humming bee breath,…
Why Play at Work Can Inspire Employees to Take Risks
A new study shows how spontaneous, silly, group-based play can increase psychological safety in diverse work teams.
Black Workers Are Healthier in More Diverse Workplaces
A new study finds that Black workers are less likely to die from heart problems if they have more Black coworkers.
Can We End Hate Speech on Social Media?
Researchers are building tools to support freedom of expression on the internet while minimizing the potential for harm.
Eight Habits of Effective Bridge-Builders
Learning to bridge differences is more than a set of skills. It's a way of life.
Can Middle-Aged Women Overcome Bias Against Them?
Due to outdated stereotypes, successful middle-aged women are penalized simply for being middle-aged and successful.
The Science of Humming (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system? We explore the stress-relieving power of Bhramari Pranayama, also known as humming bee breath,…
The Four Freedoms We Want at Work
Thinking about the freedoms people have at work can help address diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns as well as employee well-being.
What’s Driving Political Violence in America?
New research explores why political violence is rising—and what we can do to stop it.
Why Age Diversity Is a Strength at Work
Different generations don't have to clash at work. When we connect and collaborate, age-diverse work teams can actually have big advantages.
How to Talk with Your Kids about Donald Trump
The GOP candidate is creating fear and confusion in children, especially kids of color. Here are three suggestions for talking with kids about race…
How Exploring New Places Can Make You Feel Happier (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Exploring novel places and having diverse experiences is important to our well-being and can make us feel happier. This week, Ike Sriskandarajah, a…
How Diversity Makes Us Smarter
Being around people who are different from us makes us more creative, diligent, and hard-working.
How Conformity Can Be Good and Bad for Society
A new book looks at why people conform to others’ expectations and how it can be a force for good and bad decision making.