How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Thankful (The Science of Happiness podcast)
One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. Our guest tries a practice for seeing the bright side, even when…
Happiness Break: Making Space for You
Consider what you want to make space for in your life in this 6-minute contemplation guided by Alex Elle.
An Unexpected Side Effect of Daylight Saving Time: Less Generosity
A new study finds that after a bad night's sleep, we're less kind to others.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2022
This month, practice an attitude of gratitude.
Episode 127: How Humor Helps Us Cope
Hardships in life are a given, but what if we found a way to laugh about them? Our guest shares how he's used humor to cope with the deepest…
The Younger Generation Isn’t Lazy; They’re Burned Out
Today’s young people are intelligent and kind, but they are overworked and burned out.
Happiness Break: How to Awaken Joy
Cultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam.
What Will Help You Persuade Your Political Opponents?
Just in time for the midterm elections, a new study finds that believing in empathy makes your political arguments more persuasive.
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.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
Empathy Quiz
How well do you feel and understand what others are feeling?
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2022
This month, practice an attitude of gratitude.
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.
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.