A hot off the press research paper by an international research team has concluded that you really can make yourself happier by paying other people to do your time-consuming chores.

Unlike the hit you get from a new car smell, freeing up more time positively impacts your daily mood...

The future of humanity hinges on our ability to dissolve barriers and unite to address pressing global challenges.

I’ve been thinking about this notion of how we humans can acquire a transcendent bond with others who are strangers to us.

I’ve called it agape in earlier posts… but science calls it Identity fusion.

Recent research delves into the profound impact of recognizing and embracing aspects of our shared humanity in fostering global cooperation and understanding.

An emotional bank account is an internal measure of interpersonal trust. The balance sheet shows how often bids for attention are met by each life partner.

When you turn toward your spouse, you’re making a deposit, and when you turn away or turn against your partner, you’re making a withdrawal.

A surplus of goodwill will buffer the relationship when the inevitable withdrawals happen…

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There is a considerable problem in modern couples therapy.

Despite the fact that science-based couples therapy has never been more effective, our media is infested with shameless love gurus who have no academic or clinical training whatsoever.

Beware of any advice that offers “common sense” in relationships. Here’s 7 reasons why…

One research project study looked at the essence of the most successful couples therapy techniques.

They wanted to identify the strategies and techniques employed by science-based couples therapists regardless of their therapeutic orientation.

These researchers boiled it all down to 6 enduring couples therapy techniques. Here they are…

What’s true about setting boundaries in relationships?

You decide what you will tolerate or endure. You decide the consequences of your spouse’s actions.

You also determine whether a behavior creates emotional distance or more intimacy. You decide how to raise issues and handle conflict.

When the honeymoon phase wears off, some confuse this new sense of calm familiarity with boredom.

Do you think these over-the-top feelings were meant to last forever?

The mystery has faded. Welcome to the end of the honeymoon… now here’s how to get your mojo back!

What truly makes humans happy?

Is it money, work, health, or perhaps something more profound?

A groundbreaking study sheds light on the ultimate keys to happiness, revealing that while various factors play a role, family and community are paramount… let’s jump in!

Really good moods are like a gracious break from worry. They bring optimism, laughter, creativity, and sheer joie de vivre.

Good moods help us bear all the daily irritations of life with grace. Humans deeply groove on a good mood vibe…

Psychological research agrees. Positive emotions are associated with greater creativity, problem-solving ability, and overall success in life.

But how does gratitude help mood?

Generative Questions gently challenge assumptions, disrupt established reactive structures, interrupt automatic cognitive processes and thought patterns, and encourage you to start talking differently, and maybe…even consider behaving differently!

Here are 43 Generative Questions! Try these at home!

Gratitude isn't just about warm feelings; it can be a powerful motivator.

A recent study shows that taking a few minutes each day to jot down things you're grateful for can significantly boost your motivation levels.

Researchers found that this simple exercise had a lasting impact, with participants reporting increased motivation even three months later.

Expressing gratitude through writing, especially in the form of a letter that is never sent, taps into a profound mechanism that enhances our emotional well-being.

The act of composing a heartfelt message to someone we appreciate can evoke deep-seated feelings of gratitude, connection, and positivity.