A new study suggests that even across cultures, there is a lot of similarity in where humans find purpose in life and how it ...

Societal polarization has reached the classroom. But teaching students to share and listen to different perspectives is a ...

After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how we define it and why people are skeptical about it.

Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we’re offering a special Happiness & ...

National pride in the U.S. is at a record low. Researchers and experts explore if there is a place for patriotism in ...

New research suggests that when you forgive past transgressions, your memories don’t fade, but your misery does.

A new study examines different ways of coping with stress to see what makes us feel better when we're struggling.

National pride in the U.S. is at a record low. Researchers and experts explore if there is a place for patriotism in troubling times. Compassionate dialogue isn’t just about talking and listening—it's ...

What is giving you hope right now for the future of our society? That’s the second question we posed to our circle of scholars, writers, and thinkers in the aftermath of the 2024 United States ...

In the wake of the 2024 election in the United States, what is one step we can take toward a more inclusive, cohesive, and compassionate society? That’s the question we put to a range of scholars, ...

There are a lot of formulas out there for how to communicate well. One I like is from Marshall Rosenberg’s nonviolent communication: “I feel _________ when you _________ and I need _________f.” It’s a ...

In recent years, scientists have found three major ways to help people forgive. First, we can ponder how forgiving helps the forgiver. Second, we can understand the role of perceived injustices to ...