Three Steps to Understanding Your Partner’s Emotions
Angry or overheated when talking about emotions? Try these steps: Chunk it down, pause, reflect.
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Episode 99: What Happens When We Play
When was the last time you went down a slide? Our guest tries a practice to bring more play into his life and explores what that means as a…
How Small Moments of Empathy Affect Your Life
A new study suggests that everyday experiences of empathy contribute to our well-being and kind behavior toward others.
Ten TV Series That Can Help You Be Your Best Self
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that helped them to get through the pandemic.
What Helpful Rats Can Teach Us About Humanity
Rats prefer to help their own kind, and human brains may be wired the same way.
Your Happiness Calendar for August 2021
This month, make time for fun and rest.
Six Ways to Be a Better Listener
Here are the do's and don'ts of good active listening.
How Noticing Emotions at Work Can Build Trust
Recognizing your coworkers' feelings is a way to show that you care.
Five Ways to Respond to People Who Don’t Want the COVID-19 Vaccine
Here are some research-based guidelines to help people overcome their vaccine hesitancy.
Six Tips for Speaking Up Against Bad Behavior
Psychologist Catherine Sanderson explains how to be more courageous in speaking up about bad behavior, from offensive speech to harmful actions.
Your Happiness Calendar for August 2021
This month, make time for fun and rest.
Ten TV Series That Can Help You Be Your Best Self
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that helped them to get through the pandemic.
Empathy Quiz
How well do you feel and understand what others are feeling?
Six Habits of Highly Empathic People
We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.
Four Lessons from “Inside Out” to Discuss With Kids
The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.
Does Venting Your Feelings Actually Help?
While letting your negative emotions out may feel good in the moment, science suggests it might make matters worse in the long run.