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The Science of Happiness

Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of comp

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Indigenous artist Lyla June leads a 5-minute freewriting exercise about our personal journeys. Autob

Playfulness can improve your relationships, help you excel at work, and reduce stress. We explore a

We all have a playful side, and research shows acting on it can help us when we need to move through

When we devote a little time to the other people in our life, we actually feel like we have more of

When we treat ourselves with kindness and gratitude, research shows we feel more motivated and less

Our guest tried a practice in Radical Acceptance, a Buddhist principle made popular by today's exper

A meditation in meeting our most difficult emotions — like anger, disappointment, or fear — with min

What happens when we intentionally look for beautiful things in our day-to-day lives? We explore a l

Research shows feeling connected with nature can lower our stress response. This visualization medit

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 When we imagine our best possible selves in our relationships, we feel more motivated to achieve ou

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Chef and author Bryant Terry leads us through a visualization to connect with our ancestors by appre

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Renew your sense of gratitude by remembering acts of kindness, with social scientist and meditation

This week we revisit our science-backed tips for a good night's sleep with sleep scientist Eti Ben S

Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a sky-

For time immemorial, humans have connected deeply through singing with one another. We explore the s