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Moving Toward Happiness

The Restless Pursuit of Something Better

No one likes moving, and yet Americans like it more (or hate it less) than most. Why do we put ourselves through this pain? Dartmouth historian Darrin McMahon tracks this conundrum through our past to find out why we are always on the movie, looking for the next big thing—why we are constantly in pursuit of greater happiness.

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What’s Really Going on at Amazon

Amazon and the Problem of Modern Work Culture

The New York Times feature on Amazon’s grueling work culture has tongues wagging. Executive Coach and Live Happy Work columnist Margaret Greenberg weighs in on the controversy.

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Bullying’s Ripple Effect

Bullying’s Ripple Effect

Teenage bullies can inflict emotional and physical pain on their victims in countless ways—calling kids names on the playground, flipping books out of their arms in school hallways or flaming them in cyberspace. Researchers now suggest that depression can reach at least into early adulthood.

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Upping Your Downtime

Upping Your Downtime

We’ve all been there: We spend weeks and even months anticipating that dream vacation, only to return to work afterward feeling like we need a few days off. Find out how to unplug, relax and make the most of your downtime instead.

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Can Twitter Save Your Life?

Twitter has been linked to everything from starting social movements to making and breaking careers. A recent study finds it can also offer a window into the psychological well-being of a community and predict heart disease.

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Become More Resilient in 9 Simple Steps

Try these science-based tips to become more positive, and to bounce back quickly from challenges in life.

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Norman the Therapy Pig!

Norman the Therapy Pig Hams It Up

Some enterprising pig owners in North Texas have had their pet certified as a Therapy Pet, and the stressed-out students at SMU seem to love him.

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Cat videos help us lick the blues

Cat Videos Help Us Lick the Blues

And you thought your coworkers were just being silly and wasting time. Turns out they were instilling positive emotions throughout the office! Yes, an Indiana University researcher has discovered that watching cat videos is actually good for us.

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B Corps are changing the way we do business

B the Change

Businesses have a tremendous impact on our lives, as owners, employees, consumers and community members, and now B Corps are using that power to solve social and environmental problems.

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The Earth

Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology Fans Gather for Conference

Positive psychology scholars, students and practitioners will review the field’s latest research and science-based applications at the Fourth World Congress of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) on June 25-28, in Florida.

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