Can Any Good Come of Our COVID Lockdowns?
Having to isolate was hard. But, for some people, it was a chance to discover newfound appreciation for important aspects of their lives.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2021
This month, lift your spirits with kindness and love.
Episode 105: Why We Give Thanks
Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Every language has a word for gratitude. But why do we feel it? How can we experience more of it? We revisit some…
Can a Digital Gratitude Journal Help Nurses Under Stress?
Research suggests that online gratitude journaling is good for our well-being, even in difficult circumstances.
Four Character Strengths That Can Help Kids Learn
Research suggests that fostering character strengths can help children be better students.
Episode 104: Do You Feel Pressed for Time?
What happens when we share our time? Our guest, chef and author Bryant Terry, pauses to be present with the ones who matter most.
How Children Can Become Caring Community Members
Two parenting programs help parents and kids strengthen their relationships and practice kindness and gratitude.
How Nurses Are Practicing Gratitude, Even in a Pandemic
With resources from Gratitude Practice for Nurses, health care providers around the country are finding ways to see the good and say thanks.
Four Surprising Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Research suggests that practicing gratitude, forgiveness, mindfulness, and self-compassion may improve our sleep during stressful times.
Gratitude Quiz
Are you truly grateful for the good things in your life—or do you take them for granted?
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
Episode 95: How to Enjoy Life More With Michael Pollan
Bestselling author Michael Pollan tries to get more out of life by temporarily giving up one of his pleasures.
Five Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age
A new book argues that making healthy lifestyle choices can stave off cognitive decline at any age.
One Upside to the Feeling of Uncertainty
A new study finds that feeling uncertain may lead us to savor the small things in life.
Ten More Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from one of the most difficult years in living memory.