3 Good Things

What happens when we slow down enough to really experience art? We visit a museum to discover how slow looking at art can cultivate awe, empathy, and a greater sense of connection in a distracted world.Summary: Art has the power to move us emotionally, physically, and socially—bu ... Show More

Take a few minutes to reflect on someone who inspires you, and how you can embody the values you admire in them.How To Do This Practice: Arrive and Settle: Find a quiet place to sit or stand. Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze. Take a few slow, steady breaths, allowing yo ... Show More

Noticing the history and beauty around us can shift how we see ourselves—and our communities. An awe walk through Harlem reveals how the stories embedded in public spaces can spark connection, perspective, and a sense of what’s possible.Summary: Cities are full of quiet moments o ... Show More

<p>“Do what you love,” we’re always told.&nbsp;And if we’re fortunate, we get to pursue a career doing the things that bring us the most joy. But have you ever noticed what happens when you take an activity that you love and start to associate it with “work?” It sucks the pleasur ... Show More

<p>We are surrounded by so many amazing things in this world but we see them so often that we take them for granted. Einstein once said &quot;There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle.&quot; In ... Show More

Research shows that living a good life is about more than pleasure, and happiness may cause us to miss the most meaningful experiences of all. 

<p align="justify">Here's the great seduction of a human life: <em>we postpone doing what matters most until some time in the future when we hope it will all be easier. </em>And yet, you're smart so you know the truth: there will never be a better day than this day to step into t ... Show More

<p>Sometimes, life can feel like being stuck on a treadmill. No matter how hard you try to feel happier, you end up back where you started. What’s going on here? Today in our Happiness 2.0 series, we revisit a favorite episode from 2020. Researcher <a href="https://dunn.psych.ubc ... Show More

Have you ever wondered: What does it mean to be truly happy? Can our brain chemistry, or even our genetics, determine how we feel about our lives? And, most importantly, can we learn to be even happier? Cognitive scientist and Yale University Psychology Professor Laurie Santos ha ... Show More

Imagine if you could sit down with one of the world’s leading happiness researchers and ask her, one by one, what actually makes people happier and what doesn’t? Well, that’s basically what I did. In this episode, Sonja and I get deep into the subject of happiness. One by one, we ... Show More

<p>We all think we know what will make us happy: more money. A better job. Love. But psychologist <a href="https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/sonja">Sonja Lyubomirsky</a> says happiness doesn't necessarily work like that. This week, we explore why happiness often slips thr ... Show More