Pilina is an indigenous Hawaiian word, or concept, that describes our deep interconnectedness. Harvard Clinical Psychology Fellow Jo Qina'au guides... more

Link to Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2r63e6tn Episode summary: Whether it’s news notifications or work emails, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the stresses... more

Happiness Break: April 18, 2024 A walking meditation led by 10% Happier Host Dan Harris How to Do This Practice: Begin walking. Bring... more

Finding ways to bend tasks toward your strengths and passions can make you happier, more productive and find more meaning... more

Accepting difficult feelings like anger or irritation can help us keep our cool, feel better overall, and find calm on... more

We learn techniques for working across the aisle without compromising our values from a Democratic politician in one of the... more

Beyond just feeling good, studies show experiencing other people's joy makes us more compassionate and satisfied with life. Link to episode... more

When we remember the times someone had our back, it changes the way we view ourselves and the world. Our... more

Indigenous artist Lyla June leads a 5-minute freewriting exercise about our personal journeys. Autobiographical writing has been shown to help... more

Playfulness can improve your relationships, help you excel at work, and reduce stress. We explore a strategy shown to help... more

We all have a playful side, and research shows acting on it can help us when we need to move... more

When we devote a little time to the other people in our life, we actually feel like we have more... more

When we treat ourselves with kindness and gratitude, research shows we feel more motivated and less self-critical. Meditation teacher Jack... more

Our guest tried a practice in Radical Acceptance, a Buddhist principle made popular by today's expert, psychologist Tara Brach.  Link to... more

A meditation in meeting our most difficult emotions — like anger, disappointment, or fear — with mindfulness and gentle care. Link... more

What happens when we intentionally look for beautiful things in our day-to-day lives? We explore a lab-tested practice shown to help you feel... more

Research shows feeling connected with nature can lower our stress response. This visualization meditation can help you feel at ease,... more

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When we imagine our best possible selves in our relationships, we feel more motivated to achieve our goals and a... more

Join our limited newsletter, The Science of Habits, to get curated, science-backed tips to help make your New Year's resolution... more

Join our limited newsletter The Science of Habits to get curated, science-backed tips to help make your New Years resolution... more

Join our limited newsletter The Science of Habits to get curated, science-backed tips to help make your New Years resolution... more

Chef and author Bryant Terry leads us through a visualization to connect with our ancestors by appreciating our families' traditional... more

Join our limited newsletter The Science of Habits to get curated, science-backed tips to help make your New Year’s resolution... more

Renew your sense of gratitude by remembering acts of kindness, with social scientist and meditation teacher Eve Ekman. Link to episode... more

This week we revisit our science-backed tips for a good night's sleep with sleep scientist Eti Ben Simon and host... more

Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a sky-like... more

For time immemorial, humans have connected deeply through singing with one another. We explore the science behind this, plus how... more

Having a curious approach to life can improve our mood, creativity and relationships. Scott Shigeoka leads a visualization exercise to... more

Simple actions like consciously placing a hand on your heart or hugging yourself can lower your cortisol levels, heart rate,... more

When we mindfully tense and then release our muscles, our bodies are telling our brains to relax. Try this practice... more

Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and... more

Take a moment to ground yourself with this meditation that helps bring awareness to the relationship between ourselves and the... more

Tómate un momento para conectarte con esta meditación que ayuda a tomar conciencia de la relación entre nosotros y la... more

Dr. Omar Guzman reflects on how a practice to cultivate more respect shaped the way he interacts with his patients.  Link to... more

Take a few minutes to reflect on someone who inspires you, and how you can embody the values you admire... more

Rapper Rexx Life Raj shared his deepest pain in his latest album, and discovered it was one big compassion practice... more

Take a few minutes to develop your sense of awe for the circle of life in this meditation with Dacher... more

Humor can help us with stress, anxiety and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And... more

Relieve stress, boost self-esteem, and increase focus through a simple body music practice. And do it with a friend to... more

Just 20 minutes of improv theater can foster creativity and confidence, and help with anxiety, depression, and your ability to... more

Mindful breathing exercises are a simple, effective, and fast way to shift our mindset and improve physical and mental well-being... more

War veteran and country music singer Sal Gonzalez tries the Taoist practice of Wu Wei to improve his relationship with... more

Moving meditations can help reduce stress and boost self-awareness. Improve your ability to sense your body in space with this... more

We enjoy the world through our five senses, so why don't we do more to heighten them? We explore the... more

Treating yourself with kindness reduces anxiety and improves coping skills. Spring Washam encourages us to be more self-compassionate through a... more

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Link... more

Cultivate a sense of compassion for yourself and others by trying a meditation rooted in loving kindness, called "Metta." Link to... more

How can we feel more moments of joy? We explore the science of joy and how we can cultivate it... more

When we feel cared for, our cortisol levels drop, we feel safe, and we handle stress better. Dacher leads a... more