Happiness. Because we all need a little more.
The Aesthetics of Joy
Ideas and tools for living a more joyful life backed by scientific research. Founded by designer Ingrid Fetell Lee, celebrate the power of color, light, pattern, and shape to create a happier, healthier world.
Baking for Others is Good for You
Baking, especially when it’s done for others, can be accompanied with a host of psychological benefits.
Good News Network
An antidote to the barrage of negativity experienced in the mainstream media.
Happiness is Homemade
Quick and easy ideas to help make your busy life easier! Craft tutorials, printables, recipes, party ideas, and fun family activities.
The Happiness Lab
In these podcasts, Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and shares surprising and inspiring stories that will forever alter the way you think about happiness.
How to Make the Coziest Blanket Fort Ever
Ah, the joy of blanket forts! Make a cosy refuge right in your living room.
If You Want to Be Happy, Be Grateful
Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar suggests happiness is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you’re going, and above all, being grateful.
Nature Breaks
Taking at least twenty minutes out of your day to stroll or sit in a place that makes you feel in contact with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels.
Reasons to Be Cheerful
The Science of Well-Being
A free
Science Says Music is Good for you
Music cheers you up, helps you feel calm, eases pain and more!
Some Good News
Good news makes you happy! Swing by this YouTube channel for uplifting stories. Hosted by John Krasinski.
The Surprising Science of Happiness
Dan Gilbert, author of “Stumbling on Happiness,” challenges the idea that we’ll be miserable if we don’t get what we want.
Want to be Happier? Smile.
Smiling gives you the equivalent level of brain stimulation as up to 2,000 chocolate bars. It was just as stimulating as receiving up to $25,000. Click the link for more info.