The Happiness Blog

Looking for ways to age gracefully and happily? Discover positive aging strategies that can help you stay healthy, active, and fulfilled in your golden years.

10 Science-backed happiness hacks. Each of these has been picked by psychologists, and proven to be highly effective in making you happier. Get happier now.

Confronting a narcissist triggers denial, deflection, and gaslighting. Learn the seven predictable response patterns and why traditional conflict resolution fails with narcissistic individuals.

One vital step to moving on after a breakup is to have a closure conversation. We pick the 25 most essential questions to ask your ex.

Robert Emmons' research shows gratitude practice boosts happiness by 25%. Learn the science behind Thanksgiving and how to make gratitude last all year.

Stop letting judgment control your choices. 7 practical steps to care less about what others think and build a life that's actually yours. Start today.

Unless you think you were born a god, you will keep making some mistakes in your life. Still, to forgive yourself is a difficult act. Why?

If you learned narcissistic behavior patterns as a child, learn to break free from them. Make these specific changes today to start making genuine connections.

Discover what happens when a narcissist realizes you’ve seen through them. Learn 7 common reactions they use to regain control after being exposed.

Narcissistic injury is an emotional wound inflicted on a narcissist. It is the narcissist's hurt and pain caused by others. But why does it happen?

Life is less chaotic, more peaceful when you have some unwritten rules. They help you live a joyful life and leave the world a better place. Which ones are …

What gives life meaning? See what people in 17 countries said about what truly matters in life, from relationships to work to helping others.

We need to find our meaning in life beyond just surviving from day to day. If we achieve this, we will be able to look back on our lives …

Explore the psychology of music and happiness. Learn science-backed ways to lift mood, ease stress, and build emotional well-being through music.

Dark empaths read you perfectly and use it against you. They combine emotional intelligence with harmful intent. Discover their eight dangerous traits.

Codependency after narcissistic abuse can trap you in patterns of self-sacrifice and people-pleasing. Learn the signs, causes, and path to healing.

Narcissists isolate you to make you wholly dependent on them for validation, friendship, resources, or support. Learn the ways they cut you off from others.

Learn to spot the subtle signs that a fearful avoidant loves you. Understand their unique and erratic style of expressing emotions, and build a stronger bond.

After months of hidden abuse, you finally react, and suddenly you're the problem. Understand reactive abuse and why the real victim often gets blamed.

You can't feel close enough to share your vulnerabilities with someone you don't feel safe with. Find out how to build psychological safety in your relationship.

Forgiving is not easy when a person keeps hurting. But it may be easier once you follow these tips and keep yourself safe.

Step into the mind of a narcissist. Find out if narcissists read about narcissism. And if they do, how do they use that information?