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Happiness

Why Aren't Today's Youth Happy?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on April 17, 2024

A recent happiness report finds U.S. happiness plummeting, with the youth leading the way.

A recent happiness report finds U.S. happiness plummeting, with the youth leading the way.

Relationships

Are Single or Partnered People Happier?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on February 23, 2024

The latest study suggests your perception of partnerships, rather than your relationship status, determines your happiness.

The latest study suggests your perception of partnerships, rather than your relationship status, determines your happiness.

Relationships

The Benefits of Long-Term Intimate Connections

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on February 14, 2024

What good are romantic relationships?

What good are romantic relationships?

Happiness

How Your Physical Space Can Affect You Emotionally

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on February 1, 2024

Are you giving yourself the physical and emotional space you need to increase your well-being?

Are you giving yourself the physical and emotional space you need to increase your well-being?

Happiness

Why Getting Rid of Things Can Change Your Life

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on December 29, 2023

Simplifying, not accumulating, can bring more joy and peace.

Simplifying, not accumulating, can bring more joy and peace.

Positive Psychology

What Are the Moments That Matter Most in Life?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on December 21, 2023

Let go and learn how to control the "controllables" for greater peace and joy in your life.

Let go and learn how to control the "controllables" for greater peace and joy in your life.

Positive Psychology

The Unexpected Benefits of Positivity

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on November 25, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Here's to better work teams, closer relationships, and free football jerseys.

A Personal Perspective: Here's to better work teams, closer relationships, and free football jerseys.

Emotion Regulation

Why Venting May Not Actually Be Good for You

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on September 29, 2023

You're better off sitting on your hands than clenching your fists.

You're better off sitting on your hands than clenching your fists.

Relationships

Are You Too Flexible in Your Relationship?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on September 23, 2023

It may be a learned behavior that's damaging your well-being.

It may be a learned behavior that's damaging your well-being.

Relationships

Curious About How to Build a Stronger Relationship?

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on September 12, 2023

Curious about how to build a stronger relationship? Take a cue from children.

Curious about how to build a stronger relationship? Take a cue from children.

Relationships

Doing This One Simple Thing Can Improve Your Relationship

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on June 27, 2023

Do you want to feel more satisfied in your relationship? According to the latest research, it may be simpler than you think.

Do you want to feel more satisfied in your relationship? According to the latest research, it may be simpler than you think.

Happiness

The Most Helpful Habits for Happiness Over the Long Haul

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on June 22, 2023

Why it’s important to practice them now.

Why it’s important to practice them now.

Relationships

Why Kindness Is Critical for Our Health and Relationships

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on June 1, 2023

Kindness has myriad benefits on our health and relationships. To reap the rewards, we must not only be kind but also remember to accept kindness from others.

Kindness has myriad benefits on our health and relationships. To reap the rewards, we must not only be kind but also remember to accept kindness from others.

Relationships

What Can Help You Feel Closer to Your Partner Right Now

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on March 22, 2023

Have you lost that loving feeling? There's something that can help you feel closer to your partner right now.

Have you lost that loving feeling? There's something that can help you feel closer to your partner right now.

Depression

Why Allowing Ourselves to Be Sad Is Important for Well-Being

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on February 14, 2023

"Faking it till you make it" can actually backfire and make things worse. Acknowledging all emotions, good and bad, helps us live more authentically.

"Faking it till you make it" can actually backfire and make things worse. Acknowledging all emotions, good and bad, helps us live more authentically.

Race and Ethnicity

One Thing That May Improve Your Physical and Relational Health

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on February 5, 2023

Want to improve your physical and relational health? Taking it down a notch can help.

Want to improve your physical and relational health? Taking it down a notch can help.

Stress

3 Ways to Give Year-End Stress the Heave-Ho

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on December 22, 2022

Feeling stressed? You can navigate the hustle and bustle of the season by making better choices.

Feeling stressed? You can navigate the hustle and bustle of the season by making better choices.

Gratitude

Why Practicing Gratitude Every Day Is Key to Well-Being

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on November 24, 2022

Gratitude is a long-term practice, not a short-term one.

Gratitude is a long-term practice, not a short-term one.

Relationships

Why Some of Our Most Joyous Moments Happen in Crowds

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on October 25, 2022

Why some of our most joyous moments happen in a crowd of strangers.

Why some of our most joyous moments happen in a crowd of strangers.

Health

How to Improve Your Health (Besides Dieting or Exercising)

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on September 29, 2022

Do you want to improve your health? A new study suggests spending more time with your romantic partner.

Do you want to improve your health? A new study suggests spending more time with your romantic partner.