This Is Where You Belong

Relationships

Do You Have to Buy a House to Love Where You Live?

Melody Warnick on October 28, 2016

Studies show that homeowners are more civically engaged—but you don't have to buy to get involved.

Studies show that homeowners are more civically engaged—but you don't have to buy to get involved.

Motivation

The Joys of Going Off the Map

Melody Warnick on August 17, 2016

Can you navigate from point A to point B without a GPS? Allowing yourself to get distracted might help.

Can you navigate from point A to point B without a GPS? Allowing yourself to get distracted might help.

Happiness

Why You're Miserable After a Move

Melody Warnick on July 13, 2016

It won't be rainbows and unicorns after you move, but a few simple changes can help you cope.

It won't be rainbows and unicorns after you move, but a few simple changes can help you cope.

Positive Psychology

A 2-Minute Exercise for Feeling Happier Where You Live

Melody Warnick on June 28, 2016

A simple exercise in positive thinking can change how you feel about your city.

A simple exercise in positive thinking can change how you feel about your city.

Identity

Where Do You Really Come From?

Melody Warnick on May 18, 2016

What you say when people ask you where you're from says a lot about how you view yourself—and how you view others.

What you say when people ask you where you're from says a lot about how you view yourself—and how you view others.

Adolescence

Moving to a New Town: The Impact on Kids

Melody Warnick on May 5, 2016

Moving is hard. Moving with kids? Excruciating. These tips will make it easier on all of you.

Moving is hard. Moving with kids? Excruciating. These tips will make it easier on all of you.

Grief

The Power of Public Grief

Melody Warnick on April 28, 2016

Community candelight vigils are super depressing. Here's why you should go anyway.

Community candelight vigils are super depressing. Here's why you should go anyway.

Friends

The #1 Thing You Can Do to Help Your Town Thrive

Melody Warnick on April 20, 2016

Want to feel happier in your town? Do this.

Want to feel happier in your town? Do this.

Law and Crime

Do People Hate Your City?

Melody Warnick on April 7, 2016

When your city gets a bad rap, it feels personal. Here's why.

When your city gets a bad rap, it feels personal. Here's why.

Attachment

Doing These 3 Things After a Vacation Will Make You Happier

Melody Warnick on March 30, 2016

Bummed to be heading home? A few tricks extend the pleasure of your vacation place.

Bummed to be heading home? A few tricks extend the pleasure of your vacation place.

Identity

What Your Dream Vacation Says About You

Melody Warnick on March 23, 2016

Not everyone wants to go to Hawaii. Here's why.

Not everyone wants to go to Hawaii. Here's why.

Law and Crime

The Paradox of the $50,000 House

Melody Warnick on March 16, 2016

Dreaming of buying a dirt-cheap house? It may not be the bargain you're hoping for.

Dreaming of buying a dirt-cheap house? It may not be the bargain you're hoping for.

Cognition

So You're Thinking of Moving to Canada

Melody Warnick on March 9, 2016

You're freaking out about the presidential election. So are we. But what would moving to a new country really mean for you?

You're freaking out about the presidential election. So are we. But what would moving to a new country really mean for you?

Attachment

Can a Potluck Make You Not Want to Move?

Melody Warnick on March 2, 2016

To get happier where you live, get a little more social.

To get happier where you live, get a little more social.

Attachment

How Much Do You Love Your City?

Melody Warnick on February 23, 2016

Obsessed with your hometown? Or ready to call it quits? The science of place attachment explains why.

Obsessed with your hometown? Or ready to call it quits? The science of place attachment explains why.