If Democracy Had a Sound, It Would Be Jazz
Jazz techniques can teach us something about bridging differences and elevating diverse perspectives.
Your Happiness Calendar for October 2020
This month, protect your well-being at work, at home, and in community.
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.
How Reading Fiction Can Shape Our Real Lives
A novel changed the life of Francesca Lo Basso—and there’s scientific evidence that she’s not alone.
Do Americans Have to Like Each Other to Cooperate?
Making friends isn’t necessary for solving political polarization.
What Bad Party Guests Can Teach Us About Bridging Divides
Having a communication breakdown? The research-backed skills of active listening can help build rapport and understanding.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2020
This month, process your emotions and connect with what matters.
Episode 74: 24 Hours of Kindness
Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce meaningful life changes.
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.
Right and Wrong in the Real World
From our friendships to our jobs to our conduct in public, seemingly small decisions often pose tough ethical dilemmas, says Joshua…
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.
What to Do When You Hate the One You Love
It's a thin line, says an old song and some new research. Here are seven ways to keep bad feelings from getting out of hand.
Why We Make Art
Seven artists explain why they write, rap, take photos, draw, dance, and make movies.
Four Ways Teachers Can Reduce Implicit Bias
We're all subject to bias. Here are tips to help teachers treat all of their students with dignity and care.
Six Tips for Reading Emotions in Text Messages
Text messaging can breed disastrous misunderstandings between people. Here’s how to stop that from happening.