Joy. Bliss. Excitement. The neon signs of positive emotions get all the attention, but new research from Yale and UC Berkeley suggests a decidedly less flashy emotion is the key to fulfillment: ...

In today’s world, it can be easy to forget to prioritize our own well-being. One of the best ways to take inventory of your needs?Spending time alone. While it may seem counterintuitive in the moment, ...

I am an advocate for schizophrenia recovery and know what it is like to live with the diagnosis. As I meet struggling families who contact me for advice and support, I understand the challenges and ...

I’ve talked before about how, instead of trying to seek happiness, we should aim for the more manageable goal of contentment. I think this is something we would all do well to wrap our heads around ...

In the pursuit of tranquility and serenity, it’s not uncommon for individuals to find themselves looking in all the wrong places. The search for inner peace often leads them to seek peace in their ...

As the Portuguese writer Jose Saramago once said, “If I'm sincere today, what does it matter if I regret it tomorrow?” And, it’s true. By making decisions only after being emotionally and cognitively ...

At the same time, it has also been a year that has filled me with all-consuming fear, worry and existential dread. When I was in high school, I had an unignorable drive to meticulously plan out the ...

The other morning, I opened my eyes and looked at the light fixture on my ceiling. I assumed that it was the light from my childhood bedroom, and I was flooded with ease. But, as has happened every ...

Contentment is not something we seem to hear much about, let alone talk about. In the face of rampant, out-of-control, consumerism and materialism, contentment is a swear word. Ask any brand marketing ...