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Happiness

It can be a lot harder than you think to keep a smile on your face. Discover powerful strategies rooted in the latest science for building, sustaining, and enhancing your happiness.
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What Is Toxic Positivity?
By Kendra Cherry
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Self-Care For New Year's Eve
By Barbara Field
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Should I Respond to Negative Comments on Social Media?
By Arlin Cuncic
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How to Support and Show Up for the People You Care About This Year
By Sherri Gordon
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10 Ways to Make New Year's Eve 2020 Special
Fact checked by Adah Chung
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Why Putting Up Holiday Decorations Early Could Make You Feel Happier
By Amy Morin, LCSW
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5 Things to Do If You are Feeling Worthless
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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How to Increase Your Endorphins
Fact checked by Adah Chung
Benefits of digital detox
Reasons to Do a Digital Detox
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Wellness in the Black Community
Benefits of Yoga and Meditation in Communities of Color
By Cheryl S. Grant
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What Is Happiness?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
When to see a therapist
How to Know When It’s Time to See a Therapist
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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The Difference Between Mental Strength and Mental Health
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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The 10 Best Gratitude Journals of 2021
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
Dacey Orr
The 8 Best Astrology Apps of 2021
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
Grateful kids appreciate the small things in life.
How to Teach Children Gratitude
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How Sleep Affects Mental Health
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
What is body positivity
What Is Body Positivity?
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Tips for Goal Setting: Self Improvement
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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The 8 Best Self-Help Books for Women
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Psychology of self control
How to Improve Your Self-Control
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Improving your psychological well-being will make you happier.
How to Improve Your Psychological Well-Being
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Life Coach
The 7 Best Life Coach Certification Programs of 2021
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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How to Find Happiness in Your Life
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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The Stress of Your Expectations vs. Reality
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Things To Do Alone: The Benefits of Being By Yourself
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
50 Influencers
53 Body Positive Influencers You Should Follow
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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6 Steps for Success in Life
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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How Learned Optimism Can Improve Your Life
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Self-Compassion Makes Life More Manageable
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Self-Forgiveness: Steps to Take to Forgive Yourself
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Epicurean Philosophy: Strategies for Finding Happiness
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
A woman feeling stuck in a rut
How to Get out of a Rut
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Emotional support animal
What Is an Emotional Support Animal?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Become a Better Person
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How Negative Emotions Affect Us and How to Embrace Them
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Adjusting to retirement can take a while.
8 Tips for Adjusting to Retirement
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Experiencing flow in a creative moment
The Psychology of Flow: Benefits, Characteristics, and Tips
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Positive Thinking Apps
Fact checked by Adah Chung
Healthy Ways to Celebrate Success
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Learn Ways to Stop Self-Hatred
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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10 Ways to Have Fewer Regrets by the End of the Week
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Healthy self improvement involves gradual change.
The Healthiest Approach to Self Improvement
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
how to stop being lazy
How to Stop Being Lazy and Unproductive
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Being optimistic can be tough when everyone around you is negative.
How to Be Optimistic When the World Around You Isn't
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How to Think Like an Optimist and Stay Positive
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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4 Ways to Boost Your Resilience for Tough Times
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Could you be addicted to self-improvement?
Can You Be Addicted to Self-Improvement?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Top 10 Reasons to Smile Every Day
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Using Positive Psychology for Stress Management
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Benefits of the Cozy Wellness Trend Hygge
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Hedonic Adaptation: How to Minimize Its Effects on Happiness
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Staying Happy When Life Is Stressful
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Finding Happiness and Stress Relief
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Music and happiness
The Best Types of Happiness and How to Find Them
Fact checked by Adah Chung
Key principles of narrative therapy
What Is Narrative Therapy?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Smile More for Health, Happiness, and Longevity
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Friendships sometimes have to end.
How to End a Friendship: The Best Tips
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How to Develop Empathy in Relationships
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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5 Things You Can Do to Achieve Flow
Reviewed by Megan Monahan