Nine Scientists Share Their Favorite Happiness Practices
For the International Day of Happiness, here’s some inspiration to help you feel more connected, grateful, and satisfied with your life.
→Author: Kira M. Newman
Kira M. Newman
Kira M. Newman is an editor and web producer at the Greater Good Science Center. Offline, she is the creator of CaféHappy, a Toronto-based meetup that gathers monthly to discuss how to be happier. A former tech journalist, Kira has been published in outlets including Social Media Monthly and Tech.co. She spent four years traveling around the world and loves speaking French, swing dancing, and exploring local cafes. Follow her on Twitter!
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