How to Be Thankful When You Don’t Feel Thankful
Even if you think you have little to celebrate this year, you can—and should—practice gratitude.
How to Be Thankful When You Don’t Feel Thankful
Don’t Wish for Happiness. Work for It.
If you want to improve your well-being, you need to make a plan and act on it. In his 1851 work...
How to Navigate a Midlife Change of Faith
When we think of our identities as fixed and unchanging—I am this kind of person; I am not that...
You are a Cheerleader
You’re a Cheerleader! This means that you have high positive affect and low negative affect, or,...
The Hidden Toll of Remote Work
Working from home every so often is a convenience, but a fully remote job is a recipe for...
When You Can’t Change the World, Change Your Feelings
Adjusting your attitude is easier than you think. Everyone—even the most privileged among us—has...
The Best Friends Can Do Nothing for You
Think for a minute about your friendships. Some friends you would text with any silly thought;...
The Key to a Good Parent-Child Relationship? Low Expectations.
Imperfect people can still enjoy a satisfying and healthy bond.
Choose Enjoyment Over Pleasure
Pleasure is addictive and animal; enjoyment is elective and human. In greek mythology, Eros and...
Measuring Your Happiness Can Help Improve It
Are you a Mad Scientist, a Cheerleader, a Sober Judge, or a Poet? On a scale of 0 to 10, I’d say my...