Five Practices for a Healthier Emotional Life
Inside Out 2 teaches that all emotions are useful, the difficult ones included. So how do we accept and work with our feelings?
What Makes People Kinder to Outsiders?
A new study finds that young people who are more forgiving tend to extend their kindness more broadly.
How to Stop Taking Things for Granted
A new book explains how we adapt to our experiences—and why it’s worth it to resist.
Are You Remembering the Good Times? (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Thinking about happy memories activates reward centers in our brains, and can help us feel more connected and accepted. Palestinian-American poet…
Happiness Break: Wrap Yourself in Kindness, With Jack Kornfield
When we treat ourselves with kindness and gratitude, research shows we feel more motivated and less self-critical. Meditation teacher Jack Kornfield…
Why We Should Share Our Good News (Not Just Our Struggles)
A new study suggests that when people respond enthusiastically to our good news, we feel more grateful and closer to them—especially as we age.
Why We Should Seek Beauty in the Everyday Life (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
What happens when we intentionally look for beautiful things in our day-to-day lives? We explore a lab-tested practice shown to help you feel happier.…
Seven Reminders for How to Live Well in 2024
If all your goals and good intentions seem to fall by the wayside soon after New Year's, try getting back to basics.
Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life
Having a meaningful, long-term goal is good for your well-being. Here’s how to find one.
Five Practices for a Healthier Emotional Life
Inside Out 2 teaches that all emotions are useful, the difficult ones included. So how do we accept and work with our feelings?
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 to Stop Taking Things for Granted
A new book explains how we adapt to our experiences—and why it’s worth it to resist.
When Are You Sacrificing Too Much in Your Relationship?
Close relationships require sacrifice. Here are seven questions to ask yourself before you give up too much.
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
Nine Tips for Giving Better Feedback at Work
Receiving feedback (positive and negative) helps us feel engaged, connected, and satisfied at work.
Gratitude Quiz
Are you truly grateful for the good things in your life—or do you take them for granted?