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As the COVID-19 pandemic forced many to reconsider what makes them happy, researchers began embracing a more complex definition of the emotion that focuses less on uninterrupted bliss… Laurie Santos is the professor behind ‘Psychology and the Good Life,’ the …

Practicing the art and science of bonding through talking Have you ever met someone and instantly clicked?  Most of us have.  Thinking back, what created the spark?  Most likely it was a combination of topic, tone, and tenor, but it no doubt happened …

New research in psychology sheds light on the factors that shape our happiness. We spend a large portion of our lives searching for things that make us happy. What works? That depends, but psychologists and  happiness  researchers have identified a few …

As a professor of psychology at Yale and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, I’ve spent the last few years teaching simple science-backed tips to improve our well-being. I know the research inside out—but the giant dumpster fire of a …

Researchers identify the personality markers found in well-adjusted individuals.   There are hundreds, if not thousands, of traits psychologists use to describe someone’s  personality . A person can be gentle, nervous, modest or  conscientious . Someone can be demanding, independent, vain or …

Changing our definition of average and how this benefits us in the long run In the  career  world, resumés are the yardstick with which we measure our progress. This metric is one of the few ways we can quantitatively size up …

The powerful, calming question you may be forgetting to ask yourself. Anxiety is driven by the reacting part of our brains. When you sense something that seems threatening, your body releases cortisol, the stress  hormone  that springs your body into action. …

It’s inevitable — in any marriage or relationship, no matter how positive or healthy, you are eventually going to say something you regret. The key is to make sure that, whatever you say, you don’t regret it too much. There’s a difference between putting your foot …

It sounds easy when you’re a billionaire many times over, but it’s quite doable for everyone else. Over 20 years ago, at a  lecture  he gave at the University of Florida’s school of business, an MBA student asked  Warren Buffett  a question: “What would you …

Many people would like to know themselves better, perhaps so they can make wiser moves. My clients have found the following 12 questions helpful. For each, ask yourself, “Are there any implications for what you want to do now?” Let’s …

Worries are completely normal. It’s actually beneficial to worry about things sometimes. It helps us identify potential problems. But worry can become problematic when it’s persistent. Excessive worrying can hurt your well-being and lead to a state of chronic anxiety or stress. It can also stress your relationships, harm your self-confidence, …

Why do some relationships look so promising, yet dissolve over time? And why do others, whose partners seem hopelessly mismatched, grow stronger? Much research has tried to identify the individual characteristics that make for a successful relationship, including how couples deal …