3 Things I Learned from Teaching Happiness
Emiliana Simon-Thomas shares the key truths about happiness that are most meaningful to learners.
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How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
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How Gratitude Helps Us Get Better at Dealing with Change
The surest way back from a negative outlook: actively focus on things that fulfill you.
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How to Turn Down Our “What If” Brain
When fear takes charge of our brains we tend to focus all our attention on risks and worst-case scenarios. Here’s how to turn down the noise.
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A Simple Mindful Practice to Ground You in Gratitude
When we appreciate what’s good in our lives, there’s a powerful feeling of connection with one another, the planet, and ourselves.
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Why It Doesn’t Pay to Be a People-Pleaser
Christine Carter always tried to meet other people’s expectations—until she realized how out of sync with her own wants and needs she’d become.
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The Secrets of Happiness in 60 Seconds
A short animation reminds us that happiness isn’t just about seeing the glass as half full—it’s also about feeling grateful when things aren’t an outright catastrophe.
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The Benefits of Being a Patient Person
Good things really do come to those who wait.
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A Simple Weekly Mindfulness Practice: Keep a Gratitude Journal
Cultivate happiness by taking note of the good around you with this weekly journaling practice.
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Cultivate What You Want by Loving What You Have
Want to find contentment in the New Year? Look for ways to acknowledge what’s already working and pair it with intentions for the year ahead.
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