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Relationships

What Can Help You Feel Closer to Your Partner Right Now

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on March 22, 2023

Have you lost that loving feeling? There's something that can help you feel closer to your partner right now.

Have you lost that loving feeling? There's something that can help you feel closer to your partner right now.

Relationships

Why Allowing Ourselves to Be Sad Is Important for Well-Being

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on February 14, 2023

"Faking it till you make it" can actually backfire and make things worse. Acknowledging all emotions, good and bad, helps us live more authentically.

"Faking it till you make it" can actually backfire and make things worse. Acknowledging all emotions, good and bad, helps us live more authentically.

Positive Psychology

One Thing That May Improve Your Physical and Relational Health

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on February 5, 2023

Want to improve your physical and relational health? Taking it down a notch can help.

Want to improve your physical and relational health? Taking it down a notch can help.

Stress

3 Ways to Give Year-End Stress the Heave-Ho

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on December 22, 2022

Feeling stressed? You can navigate the hustle and bustle of the season by making better choices.

Feeling stressed? You can navigate the hustle and bustle of the season by making better choices.

Gratitude

Why Practicing Gratitude Every Day Is Key to Well-Being

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on November 24, 2022

Gratitude is a long-term practice, not a short-term one.

Gratitude is a long-term practice, not a short-term one.

Relationships

Why Some of Our Most Joyous Moments Happen in Crowds

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on October 25, 2022

Why some of our most joyous moments happen in a crowd of strangers.

Why some of our most joyous moments happen in a crowd of strangers.

Diet

How to Improve Your Health (Besides Dieting or Exercising)

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on September 29, 2022

Do you want to improve your health? A new study suggests spending more time with your romantic partner.

Do you want to improve your health? A new study suggests spending more time with your romantic partner.

Relationships

Are Your Good Intentions Sabotaging Your Relationship?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on September 22, 2022

Research finds sacrificing for your partner can backfire.

Research finds sacrificing for your partner can backfire.

Relationships

Want to Feel Closer to Your Partner?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on August 30, 2022

The next time your partner shares a personal sentiment or secret, try responding this way to build a deeper connection.

The next time your partner shares a personal sentiment or secret, try responding this way to build a deeper connection.

Relationships

What Is Your Number-One Well-Being Habit?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on June 26, 2022

Having a backup plan is a key to your happiness.

Having a backup plan is a key to your happiness.

Depression

Are You or Your Partner Struggling With a Mood Disorder?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on June 23, 2022

These 3 practices might help.

These 3 practices might help.

Relationships

Fortify Your Friendships to Flourish

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on May 23, 2022

Who are your 4 a.m. friends? Having one—and ideally a few—can help you flourish.

Who are your 4 a.m. friends? Having one—and ideally a few—can help you flourish.

Positive Psychology

Is It Possible to Have Too Much of a Good Thing?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on March 30, 2022

The downside of passion.

The downside of passion.

Positive Psychology

One Thing That May Be Hijacking Your Happiness

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on March 24, 2022

While pleasure narrows our attention and draws it inward, positivity opens us up and uplifts our spirits.

While pleasure narrows our attention and draws it inward, positivity opens us up and uplifts our spirits.

Relationships

The Secret to a Happier Relationship

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on March 10, 2022

Doing this together will help you in good times and in bad.

Doing this together will help you in good times and in bad.

Positive Psychology

This One Behavior Boosts Well-Being More Than Socializing

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on December 31, 2021

Want more joy and flow in your life? Do this one thing now.

Want more joy and flow in your life? Do this one thing now.

Relationships

Are You Sabotaging Your Most Important Relationship?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on December 1, 2021

How to be kinder to yourself and others.

How to be kinder to yourself and others.

Mindfulness

Is Self-Care Selfish?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on November 2, 2021

Is self-compassion selfish? Science sets us straight on how it can be helpful or harmful.

Is self-compassion selfish? Science sets us straight on how it can be helpful or harmful.

Resilience

One Thing That Leads Some to Crack Under Pressure

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on September 2, 2021

Do you tend to crack under pressure? If so, doing this might help.

Do you tend to crack under pressure? If so, doing this might help.

Relationships

How to Flourish at 50+

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on June 10, 2021

Are you thriving? Here are five things you do can do for a flourishing life

Are you thriving? Here are five things you do can do for a flourishing life