The Happiness Boomerang Effect: When Positive Activities Backfire
Why do seemingly positive activities have negative consequences?
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How and Why Positive Activities Can Make You Happier
Most people want to be happy. It is a desire that transcends age, culture, geographical location, political belief, religion, and life experience.
Can “Nudge Units” Help Build Better Health Systems?
Seemingly overnight, the University of Pennsylvania health system went from prescribing 75 percent generic medications to 98 percent. What changed?
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Harnessing the Power of Prosocial Emotions for Our Future Selves
In his new book, David DeSteno explores how certain prosocial emotions, such as gratitude, compassion, and pride, can help us succeed in life when things like rationality and willpower power fall short.
Can Insurers Encourage Safer Teen Driving?
Road accidents are the number-one cause of death for young people worldwide. What can be done about it?
To Promote Happiness, Choose Time Over Money
If you feel like there are too many things to do today and not enough time to do them, you are not alone.