December 2016 Issue
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Cesar Millan Still Leads the Pack
Find out what's new with "dog whisperer" Cesar Millan.
Photograph ©James Banasiak
Mayim Bialik Is Geeking Out on Happiness
Mayim Bialik from 'The Big Bang Theory' is quite content with her perfectly imperfect life.
4 Gratitude Rituals to Increase Kindness and Joy
Use these 4 gratitude rituals to increase happiness and strengthen relationships.
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Jillian Rose Reed Is Happily Connected
Jillian Rose Reed, star of the MTV hit show Awkward, makes her social life a top priority for happiness.
The Warmth of a Finnish Sauna
Finnish saunas offer an opportunity for total relaxation and soul-searching amid the stunning wilderness.
Try These 5 Better Ways to Celebrate at Work
When you celebrate the holidays at work this year, try putting the focus on experiences instead of gifts.
Srikumar Rao Wants You to Feel Radiantly Alive
Transformational teacher and guide Srikumar Rao has designed a new path to reaching happiness that he calls CPM: Creativity and Personal Mastery.
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How You Can Inspire Happiness in Others
Happiness researchers Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan discuss their upcoming PBS special, Inspire Happiness.
4 Ideas Shaping the Future of Education
Experts in positive psychology share ideas that could change the future of education.
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4 Ways to Reignite Your Relationship
Make spending time with your partner a priority.
Let's Talk Turkey
The Thanksgiving meal may be chock full of caloric indulgences, but roast turkey is a healthy eater's dream: a lean protein packed with tryptophan and other important nutrients.
Noah Galloway Is Living With No Excuses
Army veteran Noah Galloway fought his way back from despair to live a life with no excuses.
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Make This Holiday Season Better Than Perfect
According to Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, an all-or-nothing mentality could keep you from enjoying yourself during the holidays. Let go of perfectionism and accept yourself and those around you.
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33 Ideas for Holiday Fun
Ease into the holiday season with these great ideas for things to read, watch and do.
Living on Less to Give More
In a new kind of philanthropy, a growing number of people are intentionally living on less to give back more to their favorite causes.
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5 Ultimate Happiness Hacks for Your Brain
Bring peace and equilibrium to your central circuitry.
Cohousing Communities Are Built for Connection
A new kind of communal living, cohousing communities are private residences made for engagement, connection and sustainability.
The Friendship Prescription
Though we often take it lightly, friendship is absolutely essential to our happiness.
Mixing It Up at Detroit's Eastern Market
At Detroit's Eastern Market—the largest open-air public market in the country—people as diverse as the produce have converged for 125 years to shop, converse and forge a tight-knit sense of community.
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Born to Love
As this excerpt from the book 'Live Happy' shows, the more deep connections we make, the more we flourish.
Illustrations by Jon Cannell
Happiness of the Holiday Table
Swapping favorite stories is more than just holiday dinner banter. It bonds us, shapes us, shores up our family pride and deeply enriches our lives.
Let Me Out Helps Unlock Your Creativity
The book 'Let Me Out' shows you how to unlock your creativity through science-backed techniques.
