Could you be stuck in the happiness trap? Trying to pursue joy at all times? If so, it's time to stop. From practising gratitude to reaffirming your values, these five science-backed tips from Ed
There were many feel-good health and environmental stories in the press over January.
Ed Gould rounds up his Top 10 from the past month to uplift and inspire.
January is often
There were plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during December. Ed Gould rounds up his Top Ten from the past month to uplift and inspire.
The month of
Extending happiness to those around us is likely to make us happier, too. Sonia Vadlamani explores ideas for spreading love and happiness, and the positive payoff this can
Recent studies suggest that experiencing nostalgia about our past can make us happier and more resilient during times of stress. By JILL SUTTIE on behalf of Greater Good Science
There were plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during November. Ed Gould rounds up his Top Ten from the past month to uplift and inspire.
There were
We'll all be touched by grief in our lives and we'll all manage it differently. However, what we have in common is the ability to work through it and survive. These seven healing grief quotes
Making your bed in the morning may seem like a trivial chore, but it's one that many of us don't bother with. But, as Dee Marques explains, taking just a few moments to make your bed could set you up
A new study finds that feeling uncertain may lead us to savor the small things in life. BY KIRA M. NEWMAN on behalf of Greater Good Science Center.
Ever since it began, the pandemic
Science says that showing kindness to others benefits both the receiver and the giver. With that in mind, Calvin Holbrook shares some great ideas for paying it forward. Spread some joy today and
There have been many feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during October. Ed Gould rounds up his Top Ten from the past month to uplift and inspire.
On the face of
Accepting our mortality helps us let go of busyness and focus on what’s most important to us in order to live a happier, more meaningful life. By OLIVER BURKEMAN on behalf of Greater Good Science
Start exploring the features on happiness.com and you’ll soon discover we have our very own internal currency – the HAPPY token – designed to incentivize happiness and spread
There have been plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during August. Ed Gould rounds up his Top Ten from the past month to uplift and inspire.
Not all of
Imagine a world with fairly distributed wealth and a happy, enriched workforce. These are two of the aims of Buddhist economics. Ed Gould delves into the background of this economic model and asks
There have been plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during July. Ed Gould rounds up his Top Ten from the past month to uplift and inspire.
July was a
Can creating targeted gratitude affirmations boost our well-being? Sonia Vadlamani explores the science behind practising gratitude in the form of positive affirmations and offers insight on how to
The modern media are reporting more feel good news stories than ever. But is reading positive news scientifically proven to lift your spirits? Read on to find out...
Happiness is an
There have been plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during June. Ed Gould rounds up his Top 10 from the past month to uplift and inspire.
June 2021 was
Ever get a rush of happiness when spending money only to crash later? Our spending habits – particularly balancing our 'needs' with our 'wants' – affect our mental health and happiness. So, next time
With anxiety and depression levels rising in kids, mindfulness and meditation are increasingly being employed by parents. Here are 7 of the best mindfulness books for kids on the market that can
Different cultures value different things — and that matters for happiness. By Kira M. Newman on behalf of Greater Good Science Center.
When a new psychology study comes out, its
Through time many religions have harnessed the power of the moon for its benefit on humanity. Jacqui Paterson explores so-called lunar living – using the influence of the moon to tap back into
There were plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during May. Ed Gould rounds up his Top Ten from the past month to uplift and inspire.
May marked a
There have been plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during April. Ed Gould rounds up his Top Ten from the past month to uplift and inspire.
April