Happiness Break: How to Feel More Connected to Others | 5:32 Research shows that reflecting on our shared humanity can increase self-compassion and life satisfaction while reducing feelings of isolation. In this practice, Dacher Keltner guides us to look beneath our differences and connect with the qualities that make us human together.
Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky. After all, shouldn’t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive emotions, including amusement, joy, pride, and contentment. But to understand the causes and effects of happiness, researchers first need to define it. For most, the term happiness is interchangeable with ...
The Science of Happiness podcast offers research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRX.… In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how five families fostered skills for dialogue and understanding across group ...
Happiness Break: A Meditation for When You Feel Uneasy | 8:11 In this guided meditation with poet and teacher Henry Shukman, learn how allowing discomfort, rather than resisting it, can open the door to greater calm and self-compassion.
Happiness Break: A Meditation For Connecting In Polarized Times | 8:32 Having a curious approach to life can improve our mood, creativity and relationships. Scott Shigeoka leads a visualization exercise to help you approach someone you might disagree with with an open and curious mind.
Podcast The Science of Happiness What does it take to live a happier life? Learn research-tested strategies that you can put into practice today. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.