- Personal Development -
Why Do I Feel Worse About Myself When I Read Self-Help Books?
By Jon SpaydeSometimes, self-help books can overwhelm and set you up for unhappiness. Here’s why.
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- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Does Bliss Require Obliviousness?
By Craig CoxA new study may explain why geezers tend to be happier than their youthful peers, but it seems that joy can come with a cost.
- Personal Development -
4 Ways to Find a Hobby
By Katherine Reynolds LewisTry these tips for finding a pastime that’s right for you.
- Aging -
The Happiness Curve
By Heidi WachterFeeling gloomy in your middle years? Award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch tells us why life gets better after 50.
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PUMPING IRONY: Hope, Reconsidered
By Craig CoxThe older I get, the more I find myself focusing on what is rather than what may be.
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Designing Happiness
By Heidi WachterBest-selling author Dan Buettner shares insights from the world’s happiest people that can boost the well-being of communities and their citizens.
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Purpose vs. Pleasure
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigIs it possible to live a purpose-centered life and still enjoy an ample supply of pleasure?
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A Mindset of Giving
By Bahram AkradiHow the spirit of generosity can create more joy and meaning in our lives — starting now.
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Giving Brings Happiness
By Serena RutledgeWhy even tiny acts of generosity can bring you joy.
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Toward a Meaningful Life
By Heidi WachterPsychologist Emily Esfahani Smith challenges our fixation on happiness and maintains that true satisfaction comes from creating a life of purpose.
- Personal Development -
How Much Awe Do You Experience?
By Heidi WachterResults from a new quiz highlight some key factors that may affect how many sublime moments you feel.
Can a Little Heat Make You Happier?
By Heidi WachterNew research on the potential benefits of hyperthermia treating depression.
- Community -
Building Healthy Neighborhoods
By Mo PerryNine design principles that support collective well-being.
- Stress Relief -
Overcoming Winter Blahs
By Jon SpaydeEver-earlier sunsets and longer nights signal that winter is coming. Learn how to adjust your mindset to make the best of it.
- Digital Detox -
Like This: A Facebook Break
By Experience Life StaffTaking a vacation from Facebook may reduce your stress and boost your happiness.
- Functional Medicine -
8 Ways to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
By Anjula RazdanTips from our experts on the best lifestyle changes that can help you take a proactive approach to preventing — or even reversing — heart disease.
Global Sister: Nisha Moodley
By Experience Life StaffThe motivational speaker and blogger shares her thoughts on how we can tap into our internal compass, and how she’s empowering women through Global Sisterhood Day.
Broadcasting Happiness
By Elizabeth MillardA shift in mindset can improve your life — and the lives of others. Positive-psychology expert Michelle Gielan explains how to spread your joy around.
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Making Peace With Ourselves
By Bahram AkradiThere’s nothing wrong with pursuing happiness — as long as we don’t get too hung up on the details.
Happiness and a Healthy Heart
By Craig CoxNew research shows how a positive attitude can improve your ability to rebound from heart disease.
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What We Can Learn From the Four Happiest Places on Earth
By Brooke RymerTaking cues from the world’s happiest places and people, you might find a simple shift in your attitude could make all the difference in unlocking your own true bliss.