Most of us are seeking ways to feel happier in our daily lives. Sometimes, the key to achieving this is holding ourselves accountable for our actions that promote and inhibit our sense of contentment ...

"The misfortune of others tastes like honey" is a Japanese saying that rings uncomfortably true. But why does it feel so accurate? Here are two reasons behind the experience of Schadenfreude. Most of ...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...

While the economy might look strong on paper, the term "vibecession" captures something deeper: the emotional toll of financial uncertainty. A vibecession — a term coined by economic commentator Kyla ...

Nobody needs to be taught that life is hard—we quickly learn that ourselves. But what many people have been taught—sometimes subtly, sometimes explicitly—is that life only starts after the hard parts ...

To be happier when we’re dealing with something tough, the common advice goes, we can consciously look for the bright side of life’s challenges. For example, we might reframe the thought, Why was I ...

For people who had a particularly difficult upbringing, acknowledging their inner child is an essential step toward healing, self-understanding and personal growth. When we experience pain, rejection, ...

When a friend or loved one has something bad happen to them, what should you do to help them feel better? This question can be difficult to answer because people have different personalities and want ...

There are plenty of theories about the source of happiness. Who doesn’t think they would be happier with more money and success? We talked to happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of ...

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s relationship with food, you can contact Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677 or visit the website The first thing ...