I’ve spent the last decade immersed in the science of happiness, and I’ve learned that our relationships are the most important factor contributing to our personal wellbeing. While I was …
As the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, my work is dedicated to measuring and understanding what improves people’s wellbeing and overall quality of life. We’re based in Copenhagen, the …
Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive and evaluate feelings accurately in ourselves and in others. The most emotionally intelligent people can access and evoke emotion, understand non-verbal cues, and …
As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in …
For the past 20 years, I’ve traveled across the world to study the five Blue Zones — areas in which people live exceptionally long lives: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, …
1. They don’t focus just on themselves. Everyone appreciates being acknowledged for something they did well and have pride in. Doing this with sincerity ensures that you will be remembered …
As a Dutch child psychologist who works with families in the Netherlands, I’ve observed a number of different parenting styles across many cultures. While each approach has its benefits, Dutch …
Emotionally resilient people are deliberate in their response to painful experiences. They allow themselves to grieve, remind themselves of what they are grateful for, and focus on what they can …
Narcissistic parents often lack the traits required to be a successful parent, such as self-awareness, compassion, patience and empathy. As a psychologist who studies narcissism, I’ve found that kids of …
Mayors in cities across the U.S. want to loosen rules that can slow the pace of office-to-residential conversions. In some instances, cities have offered generous tax abatements to developers who …