Happy Trails Applying positivity to your travel and leisure Career Why People Probably Like You More Than You Think Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on September 8, 2022 Research on the liking gap offers good news about how others perceive us in social situations. Research on the liking gap offers good news about how others perceive us in social situations. Coronavirus Disease 2019 It's Time for a New Hobby Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on January 5, 2021 Feeling a bit down during this COVID winter? A new hobby could help. Feeling a bit down during this COVID winter? A new hobby could help. Relationships When a Staycation Is Your Only Option Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on May 6, 2020 Frustrated by your canceled vacation? Here are some ways you can feel like a traveler from the safety of your home. Frustrated by your canceled vacation? Here are some ways you can feel like a traveler from the safety of your home. Coronavirus Disease 2019 Reviving Hygge for COVID-19 Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on April 28, 2020 The Danish concept of coziness is more important now than ever. Here's how to make it work for you. The Danish concept of coziness is more important now than ever. Here's how to make it work for you. Gratitude Feel the Wind at Your Back Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on October 12, 2017 Consider a new type of gratitude question. Consider a new type of gratitude question. Happiness Harnessing the Power of Anticipation Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on May 2, 2017 How to get even more enjoyment out of your summer adventures. How to get even more enjoyment out of your summer adventures. Motivation A Surprising Secret to Being Happier, Starting Today Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on February 19, 2017 Ask yourself this one question. Ask yourself this one question. Happiness A New Scandinavian Buzzword Offers Advice for a Happier Life Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on January 16, 2017 Learn why the Swedish concept of lagom may just be this year’s big happiness trend. Learn why the Swedish concept of lagom may just be this year’s big happiness trend. Happiness 7 Books You Should Read in 2017 Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on January 12, 2017 Become happier and healthier with these engaging, research-based titles. Become happier and healthier with these engaging, research-based titles. Gratitude A One-Minute Gratitude Jump Start Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on January 3, 2017 Here's a New Years resolution that you'll stick to, even on the busiest of days. Here's a New Years resolution that you'll stick to, even on the busiest of days. Happiness 4 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Make Yourself Happier Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 30, 2016 Positive psychology can help New Year's resolutions stick. Positive psychology can help New Year's resolutions stick. Happiness Woof Your Way to Well-Being Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 13, 2016 Researchers find that spending time with a dog can increase your well-being and social connections. Researchers find that spending time with a dog can increase your well-being and social connections. Trauma Turning the Tables on Trauma Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 12, 2016 A brief look at growing in the aftermath of an ordeal. A brief look at growing in the aftermath of an ordeal. Emotional Intelligence 5 Tips to Detox Your Workplace Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 9, 2016 Emotional intelligence can help you cope with difficult people. Emotional intelligence can help you cope with difficult people. Career Working to Live or Living to Work? Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 8, 2016 Here are three simple ways to improve your work-life balance. Here are three simple ways to improve your work-life balance. Career Don’t Be a Drone, Get Up and Roam! Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 7, 2016 One easy change can make your work life more enjoyable and productive and might even make you healthier. One easy change can make your work life more enjoyable and productive and might even make you healthier. Media Snapchat: The Jekyll & Hyde of Social Media? Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 6, 2016 What research has to say about millennials’ favorite app. What research has to say about millennials’ favorite app. Friends Get Cozy! Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 2, 2016 Winter doesn't have to be something we grimly endure. Learn to love it! Winter doesn't have to be something we grimly endure. Learn to love it! Openness Find Your Happy Place Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on October 14, 2016 Tired of missing out on good times? A quick personality assessment can lead to better decisions. Tired of missing out on good times? A quick personality assessment can lead to better decisions. Identity Avoid the Conversational Kiss of Death Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on October 6, 2016 This one change can inspire meaningful connections and fulfilling conversations. This one change can inspire meaningful connections and fulfilling conversations. 1 2 Next
Career Why People Probably Like You More Than You Think Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on September 8, 2022 Research on the liking gap offers good news about how others perceive us in social situations. Research on the liking gap offers good news about how others perceive us in social situations.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 It's Time for a New Hobby Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on January 5, 2021 Feeling a bit down during this COVID winter? A new hobby could help. Feeling a bit down during this COVID winter? A new hobby could help.
Relationships When a Staycation Is Your Only Option Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on May 6, 2020 Frustrated by your canceled vacation? Here are some ways you can feel like a traveler from the safety of your home. Frustrated by your canceled vacation? Here are some ways you can feel like a traveler from the safety of your home.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Reviving Hygge for COVID-19 Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on April 28, 2020 The Danish concept of coziness is more important now than ever. Here's how to make it work for you. The Danish concept of coziness is more important now than ever. Here's how to make it work for you.
Gratitude Feel the Wind at Your Back Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on October 12, 2017 Consider a new type of gratitude question. Consider a new type of gratitude question.
Happiness Harnessing the Power of Anticipation Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on May 2, 2017 How to get even more enjoyment out of your summer adventures. How to get even more enjoyment out of your summer adventures.
Motivation A Surprising Secret to Being Happier, Starting Today Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on February 19, 2017 Ask yourself this one question. Ask yourself this one question.
Happiness A New Scandinavian Buzzword Offers Advice for a Happier Life Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on January 16, 2017 Learn why the Swedish concept of lagom may just be this year’s big happiness trend. Learn why the Swedish concept of lagom may just be this year’s big happiness trend.
Happiness 7 Books You Should Read in 2017 Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on January 12, 2017 Become happier and healthier with these engaging, research-based titles. Become happier and healthier with these engaging, research-based titles.
Gratitude A One-Minute Gratitude Jump Start Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on January 3, 2017 Here's a New Years resolution that you'll stick to, even on the busiest of days. Here's a New Years resolution that you'll stick to, even on the busiest of days.
Happiness 4 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Make Yourself Happier Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 30, 2016 Positive psychology can help New Year's resolutions stick. Positive psychology can help New Year's resolutions stick.
Happiness Woof Your Way to Well-Being Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 13, 2016 Researchers find that spending time with a dog can increase your well-being and social connections. Researchers find that spending time with a dog can increase your well-being and social connections.
Trauma Turning the Tables on Trauma Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 12, 2016 A brief look at growing in the aftermath of an ordeal. A brief look at growing in the aftermath of an ordeal.
Emotional Intelligence 5 Tips to Detox Your Workplace Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 9, 2016 Emotional intelligence can help you cope with difficult people. Emotional intelligence can help you cope with difficult people.
Career Working to Live or Living to Work? Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 8, 2016 Here are three simple ways to improve your work-life balance. Here are three simple ways to improve your work-life balance.
Career Don’t Be a Drone, Get Up and Roam! Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 7, 2016 One easy change can make your work life more enjoyable and productive and might even make you healthier. One easy change can make your work life more enjoyable and productive and might even make you healthier.
Media Snapchat: The Jekyll & Hyde of Social Media? Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 6, 2016 What research has to say about millennials’ favorite app. What research has to say about millennials’ favorite app.
Friends Get Cozy! Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on December 2, 2016 Winter doesn't have to be something we grimly endure. Learn to love it! Winter doesn't have to be something we grimly endure. Learn to love it!
Openness Find Your Happy Place Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on October 14, 2016 Tired of missing out on good times? A quick personality assessment can lead to better decisions. Tired of missing out on good times? A quick personality assessment can lead to better decisions.
Identity Avoid the Conversational Kiss of Death Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D. on October 6, 2016 This one change can inspire meaningful connections and fulfilling conversations. This one change can inspire meaningful connections and fulfilling conversations.