What Is the Best Way to Deliver a Thank-You?
New research compares the benefits of expressing gratitude by text, by video, and face-to-face.
Episode 100: 100 Good Things
For our 100th episode, host Dacher Keltner sits in the guest chair and tries one of the most popular happiness practices.
One Upside to the Feeling of Uncertainty
A new study finds that feeling uncertain may lead us to savor the small things in life.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2021
This month, give support and get support.
Episode 98: How to Not Take People for Granted
What would life be like without the people you care most about? Our guest tries a practice to help appreciate loved ones.
Does Practicing Gratitude Help Your Immune System?
New research suggests that gratitude plays an indirect role in improving our health.
Your Happiness Calendar for August 2021
This month, make time for fun and rest.
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.
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.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2021
This month, give support and get support.
Your Happiness Calendar for August 2021
This month, make time for fun and rest.
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.
One Upside to the Feeling of Uncertainty
A new study finds that feeling uncertain may lead us to savor the small things in life.
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.