Ghosted: Why It Happens and How to Cope

Ghosting occurs when someone you are dating or getting to know disappears without a trace. This could happen at the very beginning of a relationship or in the middle of one, whether in person or online. Dealing with being ghosted is incredibly difficult—especially because you usually don’t know the cause or know how to react.  […]

13 Simple, Non-Materialistic Ways to Find Joy Around the Holidays

Here are some ideas for cost-free activities and traditions that can bring you delight, connection, and happiness this time of year.   Around the holidays, we hear songs about joy—whether that’s “joy to the world,” or “tidings of comfort and joy.”   But what is joy, and where can we find it these days?  […]

25 Best Christmas Eve Traditions to Make Lasting Memories With Your Family

So many things to do while you wait for Santa!   Christmas Eve is one of our favorite moments of the holiday season, the night you can relax after lots of prep—and hopefully checking lots of fun activities off your Christmas bucket list—slow down, spend some quality time with your friends and family, and take part[…]

How Technology Can Be Part of a Happy Life

Researchers are exploring what wellness looks like in a digital world.   Zoom Fatigue. Distraction. Burnout.   For many of us, digital overwhelm is all around. The pressures of remote work are all too familiar.   When we think about how to solve these problems, conversations inevitably turn to disengaging from technology: limiting screen time, deleting apps, taking[…]

If You Want to Be Happy, Try to Make Someone Else Happy

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[…]