By Arash Emamzadeh A recent paper by D. Folk and E. Dunn reviews preregistered experiments that examine recommended strategies for becoming happier. Published in the Annual Review of Psychology, the paper finds evidence for the effectiveness of several happiness strategies…
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Happiness is more than just favorable circumstances. By Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. Do you believe happiness is the ultimate goal of human life? If yes, then you might be a budding Aristotelian, says Edith Hall, a classics professor…
How an indigenous way of parenting can lead to more competent and confident children. By Anita Schmalor Ph.D. Last year, a plane crash in the Colombian jungle left only four passengers alive: four indigenous siblings…
For quite some time, marijuana was seen as the start of trouble, but why? By Adi Jaffe Ph.D. Let me ask you a simple question. Do you believe marijuana use is harmful? You may say…
By Amy Morin While chocolates and roses might bring a smile to your partner’s face on Valentine’s Day, they’ll do little for the health of your relationship over the long term. As I explain in…
Cuddling, play, and sufficient sleep. By Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. Big romantic gestures are fun (who doesn’t like a weekend getaway?), but healthy relationships aren’t defined by grand acts or dramatic events. Sure, send the…
By Isabelle Morley Psy.D. Valentine’s Day, like many holidays, is emotionally loaded. Very few people don’t have an opinion about Valentine’s Day. Some love and cherish it, seeing it as an opportunity to spoil their…
Words matter in keeping love alive. By Kathy McCoy Ph.D. They were unlike most couples I see initially in counseling. For their first session, they arrived at my office smiling and holding hands. They were…
5 attitude-changing tips for keeping conflict productive. By Kathy McCoy Ph.D. It was yet another epic battle for Jayden and Ericka. Starting as a difference of opinion, it ended up in a dual meltdown as…
Life feels subjectively longer with more novel and fulfilling experiences. By Marc Wittmann Ph.D. Only very recently the mystery of how we experience time in the present moment has found conclusive answers. As highlighted in…
