Science

Learn about the science of happiness, also known as positive psychology, and the scientists and psychologist behind the science.

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Positive Psychology

What Is Your Healing Rhythm?

Whether your musical preference is Igor Stravinsky or Iggy Azalea, listening to your favorite artist might do more good than you realize.

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Positive Psychology

Do You Have Enough Meaning in Your Life?

No recipe for happiness is complete without meaning and purpose. In fact, when we engage in activities that serve a higher...

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Positive Psychology

6 Key Strategies for Achieving Success

Instead of being crippled by self-doubt, learn how to recognize it and then counter it with rational thought.

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News & Trends

Top 10 Happiest Colleges in America

The Princeton Review lists the American colleges that have the happiest student body.

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Positive Psychology

Happiness 101

Reading. Writing. Happiness? A new online course offered by the Greater Good Science Center teaches the science behind happiness.

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Positive Psychology

4 Ways to Spark and Spread a Positive Mood

Need a lift. Here are four quick and easy ways to boost your mood.

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Education

Changing Lives

Research shows that a mentoring relationship can have positive effects on everyone involved.

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Positive Psychology

Death Becomes Us

We avoid thinking about death at all costs, but we may be doing ourselves a disservice. Contemplating the end of life could enrich life itself.

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Positive Psychology

The Promise of Positive Education

Should character strengths like grit and resilience in the classroom? Schools around the country are trying it, with positive results.

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Positive Psychology

The New Definition of Happiness

Positive psychology experts Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan explain that our preception of happiness may depend largely on how we define it.

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