June Gruber’s Science of Happiness course doesn’t map the way to unmitigated joy; on the contrary, the science of emotional wellness is more nuanced, and her students are sharing this message outside ...

We are often told that the emotional state we should all aspire to is ‘happiness’. But in this time of negative news cycles, ...

The science of happiness reveals that intentional daily practices can significantly enhance well-being. Implement 5 key strategies to achieve a measurable 15% mood improvement by June 2026, fostering ...

At a moment when the world feels like a particularly unsettling place, Science Weekly is asking what it is that makes humans happy – and how we can bring more happiness into our lives. In episode two, ...

Summary: Brittany Luce, host of NPR's "It's Been A Minute," shares her experience with self-compassionate touch. She did it for 20 seconds, almost daily. to quiet her inner critic and foster ...

When it comes to happiness, we often think it is enough to build quality relationships, as shown by the largest study on ...

Growing up in Maryland, Sonja Lyubomirsky often witnessed her mother’s sadness. After immigrating from Moscow in hopes of a better life, her mother, once a high school literature teacher, found ...

Every year, we come back to the same question: What actually helps people feel more connected, grounded, and human? On The Science of Happiness podcast, we continue to explore what research tells us ...

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I’m teaching a class right now called "The Science of Well-Being" (aka The Psychology of Happiness and Virtue). In preparation, I spent a ridiculous amount of time creating a playlist (see it on Apple ...