How Your Relationships Affect Your Health
A new book argues that, to be healthy, we should prioritize our social health as much as our physical and mental health.
The Healing Effects of Experiencing Wildlife (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Safe encounters with wildlife can deepen our appreciation for nature, and for other people. Craig Foster of “My Octopus Teacher” shares his…
Do You Find Belonging in Groups or Communities?
Not all collections of people are created equal—and there's a reason why you might be more drawn to one than the other.
What Teachers Really Need to Thrive
Teachers can find support in authentic communities with other teachers that inspire hope and courage.
Why “Boy” Culture Is Hurting Boys and Everyone Else
Psychologist Niobe Way argues that we need to pay better attention to what boys and men say they need socially and emotionally.
How Exploring New Places Can Make You Feel Happier (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Exploring novel places and having diverse experiences is important to our well-being and can make us feel happier. This week, Ike Sriskandarajah, a…
How Men and Women Can Be Friends (Without Sex Getting in the Way)
Of course heterosexual men and woman can be friends—if they have incentives to manage emotional and sexual attraction.
Six Misconceptions We Have About Romantic Love
Research suggests that not everything you have heard or read about romantic love is true.
Six Misconceptions We Have About Romantic Love
Research suggests that not everything you have heard or read about romantic love is true.
How to Heal Anxious Attachment by Prioritizing Your Own Needs
People with anxious attachment fear rejection, often feeling like they are less worthy than others. Rediscovering your self and purpose can help.
Five Things Teens Wish You Knew About Them
To allow teens to become the best adults they can be, family researcher Ellen Galinsky says we must reframe the way we view the teenage years.
Your Happiness Calendar for July 2024
This month, help everyone feel like they belong.
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 Men and Women Can Be Friends (Without Sex Getting in the Way)
Of course heterosexual men and woman can be friends—if they have incentives to manage emotional and sexual attraction.
Why “Boy” Culture Is Hurting Boys and Everyone Else
Psychologist Niobe Way argues that we need to pay better attention to what boys and men say they need socially and emotionally.
How to Fight Without Hurting Your Relationship
John and Julie Gottman explain what to do—and what to avoid—so your arguments actually make your relationship stronger.