Science of Happiness

If you've been paying attention to any news lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines about money and happiness. And if you're human, you've probably wondered: Does money make you happy? After all, who hasn't thought about how much happier they'd be if they only had this salary or that inheritance? Surprise: The answer is way more complicated than you think. But we like …Continue Reading

What do you know about stress and the brain? Or rather—what do you know about brain plasticity? If you're anything like we were, it's not much. Brain plasticity, or neuroplasticity, means the way your brain develops in the first place, as well as later changes in the brain, can be shaped to some extent by your environment. Okay, what? Your brain changes. Even as an …Continue Reading

As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re profiling six impressive women in the field of positive psychology who have used scientific research to teach us about building resilience. Why is resilience important, you ask? It's about turning setbacks into comebacks. And couldn't we all use a little more of that? Before we get going, let's take a closer look at …Continue Reading

From squad goals to Shine Theory, it may seem like female friendships are having a “moment.” But most women can probably tell you that their female friends are incredibly important, whether or not pop culture is currently obsessed with girl squads. And because March is Women's History Month, we thought it fitting to dig into what the research says about the unique bonds of …Continue Reading

The benefits of forgiveness, for both the mind and body, are more complex and tangible than you might think. Since Dr. Robert Enright invented the forgiveness research field about 30 years ago, we've learned a lot about what forgiveness can do for us. The field is evolving all the time, so there are likely many physical and mental health benefits of forgiveness that we don't …Continue Reading