When Happiness Exercises Don’t Make You Happier
Striving for happiness can backfire sometimes, but that doesn't mean you should give up.
Gratitude Is a Survival Skill
As a child, Shawn Taylor hated being made to say "thanks." Then his students and his daughter helped him to re-discover the meaning of gratitude.
Can Gratitude Help Couples Through Hard Times?
New research suggests that thanking our partners for supporting us through hardship may increase their joy and satisfaction in giving.
How One Gratitude Researcher Practices Thankfulness
Inspired by the conflict and adversity in his life, Giacomo Bono now studies the ways we stay connected.
Why Is Gratitude So Hard for Some People?
If you have trouble with gratitude, you’re not alone. Luckily, there’s something you can do about it.
What Makes Positive Content Go Viral?
New research investigates why we share inspiring videos, articles, and social media posts.
Three Ways to Cultivate Gratitude at School
When fear and divisiveness cast a shadow over our schools, gratitude may help us see the good. Here are three gratitude practices you can…
Episode 10: Is There Someone You Need to Thank?
Is there someone important you've never properly thanked? Find how award-winning children's book author, Yuyi Morales, discovers the power of…
Gratitude Is a Survival Skill
As a child, Shawn Taylor hated being made to say "thanks." Then his students and his daughter helped him to re-discover the meaning of gratitude.
Nine Scientists Share Their Favorite Happiness Practices
For the International Day of Happiness, here's some inspiration to help you feel more connected, grateful, and satisfied with your life.
Why Is Gratitude So Hard for Some People?
If you have trouble with gratitude, you’re not alone. Luckily, there’s something you can do about it.
How to Say “Thank You” to Your Partner
Research reveals how different ways of expressing gratitude benefit couples over the long term.
Can Gratitude Help Couples Through Hard Times?
New research suggests that thanking our partners for supporting us through hardship may increase their joy and satisfaction in giving.
Episode 7: How Gratitude Benefits Your Brain
Can you train your brain to be more grateful? Todd Zwillich, host of The Takeaway takes on the challenge.
Is Gratitude Good for Your Health?
The jury’s still out, but preliminary research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains.
Episode 20: What If You Had Never Met?
Do you take your partner for granted? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, cartoonist Gene Luen Yang, imagines a life in which he never met his wife.