How Being Distracted May Lead You to Overindulge
A new study finds that when people multitask, they enjoy pleasant activities less and tend to overindulge afterward to compensate.
Your Happiness Calendar for July 2024
This month, help everyone feel like they belong.
Happiness Break: How to Ground Yourself in Nature, With Yuria Celidwen (Encore)
Connect to yourself and the land you stand on in under 10 minutes with this grounding practice led by Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen.
How to Unwind by Doing Mindful Yard Work (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Everyday activities, such as cleaning and gardening, can be sources of joy and opportunities for mindfulness. This week, our guest shares his…
Happiness Break: How to Relax Your Body Through A Standing Meditation, With Sherry Zhang
Last week on our show, we discussed the scientifically proven health benefits of the ancient Chinese practice of qigong. This week, we practice a…
How Qigong Can Calm Your Mind and Body (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Studies show qigong can strengthen your body and mind, and reduce cortisol levels. We explore this Chinese meditative movement practice that dates…
Happiness Break: A Meditation On How to Be Your Best Self, With Justin Michael Williams
Here's a favorite of ours: visualize your best possible self and tap into your inherent enough-ness with this guided meditation by Justin Michael…
Five Keys to Managing Intrusive Thoughts
Stuck in rumination? Here are some ways to break the cycle and move forward.
Four Lessons from “Inside Out” to Discuss With Kids
The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.
Your Happiness Calendar for July 2024
This month, help everyone feel like they belong.
Five Keys to Managing Intrusive Thoughts
Stuck in rumination? Here are some ways to break the cycle and move forward.
How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship
Ruminating about your relationship isn't a healthy way to solve any problems—and it may be a way to avoid your real feelings.
How Being Distracted May Lead You to Overindulge
A new study finds that when people multitask, they enjoy pleasant activities less and tend to overindulge afterward to compensate.
Four Ways to Turn a Bad Day Around
Some days, nothing seems to go right. Here are four steps to calm down and get things back on track.
How to Unwind by Doing Mindful Yard Work (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Everyday activities, such as cleaning and gardening, can be sources of joy and opportunities for mindfulness. This week, our guest shares his…
What Happens to Kids When Parents Fight
Conflict between parents is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to hurt kids. Here’s how to turn a disagreement into a positive lesson.