Encore: 24 Hours of Kindness

Do you have a hard time calming your nerves? Author Raina Telgemeier tries a practice to get out of her head, one step at a time.Summary: In this episode of The Science of Happiness, bestselling graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier reflects on growing up with anxiety, panic attacks, ...  Show more

What happens when you linger and look closely at a piece of art? Nathalie Ryan, an educator from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., guides us through a slow looking practice shown to help deepen your sense of awe, presence, and connection.How To Do This Practice: Cho ...  Show more

When was the last time someone was kind to you – or you did something kind for someone else? I’m sure you won’t have to think back far to find a few examples. And that’s because the world is a much kinder place than we might think.   Today’s guest, Claudia Hammond, is an award-wi ...  Show more

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Our guest today is one of the most prominent happiness researchers in the world, and he has come to the conc ...

Did you know there's a specific way you should perform acts of kindness? In this episode, I'll share an interesting study that shows you how to and how NOT to do acts of kindness.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, boo ...  Show more

Remember the golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated? You probably learned it in kindergarten. Chances are you haven’t really upped your kindness game since. Most of us haven’t. The older we get, the more responsibilities, anxieties, and personal pursuits take ov ...  Show more