Optimism Helps You Live Longer?
If you want to live longer, keep on the sunny side of life. Having an optimistic outlook can actually extend your lifespan. Research shows that
Try Optimism In October
Research has shown that a dose of optimism is good for both your mental and physical health. Pessimism puts you at risk for anxiety and depressive
Talking to Strangers Linked to Happiness
Turns out chatting with the clerk in the checkout line just might be a key to happiness. A fascinating article by Rhitu Chatterjee on NPR.com examines
Self Care Is Essential This September
Research shows that doing good actually makes you feel good, so the folks at Action for Happiness would like to encourage us to apply that
Create a Wave of Kindness – Try Altruism This August
Research shows that doing good actually makes you feel good, so the folks at Action for Happiness would like to encourage us to look outside
Bounce Back & Adopt a Growth Mindset This July
We can learn to be more resilient, bouncing back from mistakes and failures, say the folks at Action for Happiness. To feel happier this July, focus
For a More Joyful June, Look for the Good
Want more joy in your life? Look for the good, urge the folks at Action for Happiness. To feel happier this June, focus on the positive,
Have a Meaningful May – Look Outside Yourself
To improve mental health, experts say young people need genuine sources of meaning in their lives. Directors of the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent Andrew J.
Forgiveness: Not Just for Religious Spaces Anymore
“To err is human; to forgive, divine,” wrote Alexander Pope in 1711. Whether it is divine or not, a vast body of research shows forgiveness
Forgiveness Improves Your Physical & Mental Health, New Research Shows
The concept of forgiveness is familiar to those in faith communities, but new research shows whether you approach it through a secular or faith-based lens,