The power of gratitude extends far beyond simple politeness. In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more ...

A grateful heart is a quality that serves us well all year-round - not just at Thanksgiving. It affects our lives in many ways. It affects our happiness, coping and well-being. Psychologists Michael ...

As we say goodbye to the 2024 year, we also tend to set goals for the New Year. But before we do that, it is important to reflect on the passing year with gratitude. What is gratitude? Gratitude is ...

Low expectations are helpful, especially in a near-fatal fall.

Many people assume happiness means feeling joyful all the time – but that idea couldn't be further from the truth. At first glance, happiness can seem like a simple emotion. In reality, it's far more ...

Gift exchanging, a holiday season tradition deeply embedded in our culture, brings with it a full array of emotions and stress. Most of us have experienced the emotional lift we feel from our ...

The Declaration of Independence says we're all entitled to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." How is happiness measured… and how can it best be pursued? We speak with a woman who says she ...

I recently attended a weeklong meditation retreat at Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe. Every afternoon, the teachers would give a talk. One that really resonated with me was about the practice of ...