While flourishing may sound like an abstract concept, Harvard has a Human Flourishing Program that helps students carve out fulfilling lives. Whether you love or hate your job, relationship and living situation — it can be hard to know if you’re actually happy and what that word even really means. That said, these psychology[…]
The Challenge Take a fresh look at the people, places and things in your life. Now snap a photo. It could be a building you haven’t noticed before, a tree in your yard, children playing or your pet. Fill out the form at the end of this article to share your pictures with us! […]
A new study shows that doing kind things for others is an important path to happiness. When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he assured Americans of their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This idea seems to lead many Americans to chase after new gadgets and hedonistic pleasures. But[…]
Generosity in the form of intergenerational wealth transfers has a direct correlation on mortality rates, a new 2020 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America reveals. Spanning six continents, the study incorporates a wide range of populations (including children, adults, and elderly) from 34[…]
Consider these the smallest of silver linings. Many Americans have spent almost a month in self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, and while it’s vitally important to keep our distance right now, it’s certainly been challenging for many. For self-isolating families in particular, this has been a loooong few weeks. So we asked[…]
The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness (depending on the context). In some ways gratitude encompasses all of these meanings. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. In the process,[…]
Getting the Support You Need Without Looking Weak Sometimes we all need a helping hand. We all need help at work from time to time, but it’s not always easy to say so. No matter how far you’ve come in your career, you may worry about seeming incompetent, weak, or simply annoying if you[…]
Research suggests that grateful people are more skillful at coping with stress and regulating their emotions. Feeling grateful can bring us a variety of benefits, including better mental and physical health and improved relationships. We tend to think of gratitude as an emotion we experience when things are going well, one that is closely associated[…]
We can find joy even if the holiday season doesn’t live up to our expectations. Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering how you’re going to get it all done? Wishing you could just lie down? You aren’t alone. The holidays can be stressful. Often, there’s a lot to do and a lot to buy and a[…]
Why waiting for what you want is better for your success and health Whether it’s a delicious-looking cupcake you want to eat or a shiny new phone you want to buy, it can be hard to wait. Fortunately, delayed gratification is a skill that can be learned. Here’s how to use it to resist[…]