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Learning how to reject people in a direct and polite way is one of the most difficult and underrated social skills. Here's how to tell people "no" and be more clear and upfront about your intentions while minimizing the hurt in others.

Aesthetic chills or "goosebumps" are a pleasurable sensation that people experience while listening to their favorite music, watching a powerful film, or observing classic art. New research shows that it's not just a temporary feeling; it can also have a deeper impact on our beliefs and self-image, as well as serve as a potential treatment option for depression.

Our minds can sometimes feel like a battleground of different thoughts competing with one another. In this exercise, you'll be asked to write a fictional dialogue between your "positive self" and "negative self."

What are the top 20 happiest countries in the world? How do mental health and well-being trends look in the United States and Canada? The 2024 World Happiness Report is in!

Do you see your emotions as a source of strength or weakness? New research shows how maladaptive beliefs about feelings can lead to destructive patterns and poor self-regulation. Learn how to better navigate your emotional world by cultivating the right approach and mindset toward every feeling.

Do you know where you're going in life? Complete this worksheet to gain a clearer picture of your "future self" and what type of person you want to become later in life – and most importantly, how to get there!

Rumination is the cornerstone of depression and anxiety. It's characterized by an excessive replaying of negative thoughts and memories. A new study finds rumination activates the same brain regions as savoring, or the replaying of positive thoughts. Can depressed people learn to use their brains' natural abilities in a more constructive way?

A new study finds that a "Science of Happiness" university course, designed to teach students a variety of happiness hacks, provides the most long-term benefits when participants stick with the tools and exercises after completion.

The simple act of writing down your negative beliefs and watching them burn away right in front of you can disempower them and help you let go. Most people feel an instant relief. Try it out for yourself!