Anxiety
Three Common Mind Traps That Sink Happiness
Some habitual ways of thinking can keep us stuck in a negative loop. Cultivating awareness of these "mind traps" can help you shift your attention. Read More 
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Are You “Happy”?
The real meaning of happiness isn’t what you think. Read More
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7 Reasons to Go Outside (According to Science)
A collection of the best articles on mindfulness and nature—along with the science behind how nature boost happiness—in honor of Earth Day. Read More
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Science Reveals the Best Measure of Wellbeing
Happiness tells us how well a society satisfies the major concerns of people’s everyday life. Read More
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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. Read More
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5 Science-Backed Strategies for More Happiness
Several exercises to help you make the most of the International Day of Happiness. Read More
Anxiety
The 5 Major Mind Traps that Hinder Happiness
These roadblocks keep us stuck in the depression loop: caught up in negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as the brain anxiously rehashes past events and simultaneously rehearses a hopeless, catastrophic future. Here are some ways to avoid falling into these traps. Read More
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Picture Your Best Possible Self
This 3-step practice fosters optimism and can help motivate you to realize your goals. Read More
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How Nature Boosts Kindness, Happiness, and Creativity
We are spending more time indoors and online. But recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy. Read More
Anxiety
Uncovering Happiness
Bouts of depression range from the mild and infrequent to the severe and chronic. For serious depression, you should seek qualified help. But for any level of depression, it helps to know that underlying the darkness is happiness—and our brain is equipped with the means to uncover it. Read More
