Our Happiness Guinea Pig, the creator of Cartoon Network's We Bare Bears, finds a way to feel close to a loved one he recently lost.
Can a Happier Spouse Help You Live Longer?
Older adults have a lower risk of death if their partner is more satisfied with life.
Is Marriage Really Bad for Women’s Happiness?
Paul Dolan claims that women might be happier if they stay single. What does the research say?
What Being a Stepfather Taught Me About Love
Jeremy Adam Smith has learned some difficult lessons from his stepchild—and he's grateful for them.
Dear Christine: How Can I Get More Sleep?
Christine Carter reveals the underlying beliefs and assumptions that can thwart our attempts at habit change.
Your Happiness Calendar for June 2019
Find meaning and compassion this month.
What You Can Do Tonight for a Better Workday Tomorrow
How employees spend their leisure time predicts their feelings and behavior the next day, a new study finds.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Happiness
Researcher William Tov explains why cultural differences matter for well-being.
How Caregivers Can Cultivate Moments of Positivity
Judith Moskowitz explains how positive emotion skills can help us cope with stress.
Dear Christine: How Can I Get More Sleep?
Christine Carter reveals the underlying beliefs and assumptions that can thwart our attempts at habit change.
Is Marriage Really Bad for Women’s Happiness?
Paul Dolan claims that women might be happier if they stay single. What does the research say?
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Happiness
Researcher William Tov explains why cultural differences matter for well-being.
Seven Ways to Feel More in Control of Your Life
Developing greater agency can help you make important life decisions and feel less overwhelmed, stuck, and lost.
What You Can Do Tonight for a Better Workday Tomorrow
How employees spend their leisure time predicts their feelings and behavior the next day, a new study finds.
How Thinking About the Future Makes Life More Meaningful
Research suggests that thinking about the future—a process known as prospection—can help us lead more generous and fulfilled lives.
Episode 40: What to Do When You Feel Like a Failure
The loss of a job, the pain of a breakup -- it's easy to get down on ourselves when things aren't going well. Find out how our Happiness…
Four Ways Schools Can Support the Whole Child
Beyond just teaching academics, schools can foster students’ development in their relationships, identity, emotional skills, and overall well-being.