Feeling Lost? Here Are Four Steps to Finding Your Path
There are times in life when we lose our direction. Here are some research-tested ways to figure out a way forward. By Dr. Jennifer BelusSenior researcher in the Department of…
How to Be Happier in the Four Realms of Life
A new book suggests that we can be happier if we embrace life’s difficulties and focus more on relationships and meaning. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction Victor…
How to Choose Goals That Make You Come Alive
Research on the components of well-being can help us choose goals that we’ll stick to. By Caroline BennerFormer weekend “Today’s Papers” writer for Slate and editorial assistant at Foreign Policy Introduction As far…
How to Find Yourself When You’re Lost in Life (9 Steps)
You’re lost. You’re ashamed to admit that you have zero clues about who you truly are – you have no bloody idea about what you want in life. In truth, you feel…
How to Navigate Body Shame
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Conversations around body positivity and body acceptance have grown over the past few years. In a way, this is progress. We are bolder in exposing…
Can Little Steps Lead to Big Joy?
Our free, one-week, online Big Joy program seems to help people feel happier, improve their relationships, and sleep better. By Dr. Darwin A. GuevarraPostdoctoral scholarUniversity of California, San Francisco Life…
Meditation apps Might calm you – but miss the Point of Buddhist Mindfulness
Buddhist meditation apps are an increasingly popular stress-reliever for people on the go. But do these apps really work? Or are they products of a lucrative industry contributing to a tech addiction? By Dr. Gregory GrieveHead and Professor, Religious Studies Department University of North…
Thich Nhat Hanh, who Worked for Decades to Teach Mindfulness, Approached Death in that same Spirit
Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings gave simple instructions on mindfulness and emphasized how it could be practiced anytime. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh, the monk who popularized mindfulness in…
How to Not Let Your Job Define You
A new book helps us envision what a healthier relationship with work would look like. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Finding meaning, connection, and…
Vivid Nights, Dream-Filled days
Katie da Cunha Lewin’s dreams are so potent that they invade her waking hours. Here she explores how they help her understand many aspects of herself, and even offer solutions…
