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Happiness
There Are Two Types of Happiness—But Only One Lasts

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on September 27, 2024

There are two types of happiness: fleeting pleasures and lasting joy. Many of us chase the first, leaving us unfulfilled. The good news? Change is within reach.

There are two types of happiness: fleeting pleasures and lasting joy. Many of us chase the first, leaving us unfulfilled. The good news? Change is within reach.

Self-Hatred
The Toxic Relationship Almost Everyone Is in: With Ourselves

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on May 13, 2024

Eighty percent of Millennials endorse the idea "I am not good enough" with regard to almost every area of their life. Do you? Here's what to do instead for better mental health.

Eighty percent of Millennials endorse the idea "I am not good enough" with regard to almost every area of their life. Do you? Here's what to do instead for better mental health.

Trauma
Breathing Technique Shown Effective For Trauma

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on September 30, 2022

A Stanford study shows that a breathing practice improves post-traumatic stress (PTS) to the same extent as cognitive processing therapy—the gold standard therapy for PTS.

A Stanford study shows that a breathing practice improves post-traumatic stress (PTS) to the same extent as cognitive processing therapy—the gold standard therapy for PTS.

Stress
5 Good Reasons to Try Breathwork

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on September 19, 2022

Breathwork can be a highly effective way to improve mental health, anxiety, and psychological trauma while building stress resilience and emotional well-being.

Breathwork can be a highly effective way to improve mental health, anxiety, and psychological trauma while building stress resilience and emotional well-being.

Creativity
3 Ridiculously Easy Tips for More Creativity and Happiness

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on April 5, 2022

Creativity can significantly boost well-being. Yet, in schools and at work, creativity is declining rapidly. But the answer is not that hard. Here's what you can do about it.

Creativity can significantly boost well-being. Yet, in schools and at work, creativity is declining rapidly. But the answer is not that hard. Here's what you can do about it.

Relationships
3 Things Your Relationship Style Reveals About You

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on March 2, 2021

Your social life helps determine the person you’ll marry, what jobs you’ll get, and the opinions you’ll have. That’s what a new book by Yale Professor Marissa King reveals.

Your social life helps determine the person you’ll marry, what jobs you’ll get, and the opinions you’ll have. That’s what a new book by Yale Professor Marissa King reveals.

Anxiety
Struggle with Anxiety? Breathing is Best, New Studies Show

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on July 30, 2020

Research shows that anxiety has increased over the course of the pandemic. Two new randomized clinical trials out of Yale and Harvard suggest breathwork is effective.

Research shows that anxiety has increased over the course of the pandemic. Two new randomized clinical trials out of Yale and Harvard suggest breathwork is effective.