- US Happiness Trends, Top 40 Radio and Sentiment Analysisby Sabastian Hunt on November 9, 2020 at 8:32 pm
There I was, just sitting in my apartment, daydreaming about what the US will be like after we replace Gross Domestic Product with Genuine Progress Indicator as our primary way to measure economic […]
- A Message from the New Presidentby Rob Moore on September 28, 2020 at 4:55 pm
By GNHUSA President Rob Moore When I was choosing between graduate programs five years ago, I recall having a phone conversation with a current graduate student at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of […]
- GNHUSA Releases First North Carolina GPI Studyby Rob Moore on September 8, 2020 at 10:31 am
This morning, Gross National Happiness USA released a new report on North Carolina’s economic well-being as measured by the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI), a comprehensive metric that accounts […]
- How to Be Happier During the Pandemicby Ginny Sassaman on April 20, 2020 at 1:56 pm
It might surprise you to know that one of the best ways to be happier in this Covid-19 era is to grieve. That’s because all our emotions flow out of the same metaphorical tap. You can’t shut […]
- What counts during COVID-19?by Rob Moore on April 16, 2020 at 10:23 pm
If there is one point of agreement among prognosticators in 2020, it’s that the second quarter of the year does not look good for the economy. A range of different forecasters including investors, […]
- What matters most – We want to hear from youby Paula Francis on April 16, 2020 at 5:08 pm
How have your views of what matters most in life changed? It’s understandable that – during this time of extreme uncertainty – many of us are feeling anxious and stressed. Unfortunately, these […]
- What are you serving on the International Day of Happiness?by Brian Kaminer on February 24, 2020 at 8:39 pm
Celebrate the International Day of Happiness by hosting your own Happiness Dinner. Are you ready to get your happy on during dinner? Spread happiness to those you care about and join the world in […]
- Something Magical Happened – What’s Nextby Paula Francis on January 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm
Well, that’s it! I arrived in Boston on November 2nd, greeted by family and friends, after walking 10,000 miles over the course of seven years. Gifted with the unique opportunity to see this […]
- Join the final steps of the 10,000 mile Happiness Walk in Boston – Nov. 2ndby Brian Kaminer on October 8, 2019 at 4:26 pm
Join Paula Francis and GNHUSA in person as the Happiness Walk concludes. The 10,000 mile Happiness Walk, a 7-year project of Gross National Happiness USA, will conclude in Boston, MA at 2pm on […]
- Our happiness and animals – the inextricable link.by Beth Allgood on September 16, 2019 at 2:48 pm
Do animals make us happy? Most people would answer “yes”. Why else the proliferation of internet cat videos, or baby animal memes posted all over Facebook and message boards. Most of us feel a […]
- The Science of Deep Sleepby Caren Osten Gerszberg on December 2, 2020 at 4:00 am
Understanding the new science of sleep can supercharge your energy levels, strengthen your brain’s resilience, and help you relax into a deeply restorative night’s rest. The post The Science of […]
- Director of Information Technologyby Mindful Staff on December 1, 2020 at 8:31 pm
Come join the dynamic team at Mindful—a public benefit corporation that is dedicated to sharing secular mindfulness to support good health, positive relationships, human productivity and a […]
- 3 Mindful Practices to Deepen Your Connectionsby Amber Tucker on December 1, 2020 at 8:14 pm
Spark joy and kindle the warmth of connection with these simple practices. The post 3 Mindful Practices to Deepen Your Connections appeared first on Mindful.
- A Guided RAIN Meditation to Cultivate Compassionby Michelle Maldonado on November 30, 2020 at 8:59 pm
Michelle Maldonado guides us through a four-step practice to recognize, acknowledge, investigate, and sit with our natural awareness. The post A Guided RAIN Meditation to Cultivate Compassion […]
- Listeners Share Their #Walk20in20 Success Stories. So Much Happiness!by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on November 30, 2020 at 7:13 pm
Last January, in episode 252 of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast, Elizabeth and I issued a challenge to ourselves and our listeners: to walk for 20 minutes every day in 2020. We chose this […]
- How to Practice Gratitudeby Mindful Staff on November 26, 2020 at 4:31 am
Practicing gratitude has incredible effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others. Explore ways you can be more appreciative in our mindful guide to gratitude. […]
- How Much Is Enough?by Spencer Sherman on November 25, 2020 at 5:08 pm
Spencer Sherman explains how mindfulness can help us retrain our brains from always wanting more, regardless of circumstances, to feeling deeply contented with what we have. The post How Much Is […]
- 8 Ways Healthcare Workers Can Reduce Stressby Christopher Willard on November 24, 2020 at 11:27 pm
Dr. Reena Kotecha and Dr. Chris Willard offer a collection of quick tips to help other healthcare professionals rediscover moments of calm and self-care, even during a grueling work day. The post 8 […]
- 4 Books We’re Reading to Replenish Our Energyby Amber Tucker on November 23, 2020 at 3:00 am
From exploring emotional resilience to dabbling in mindful eating, here are four books (and three podcasts) to nourish your body and mind. The post 4 Books We’re Reading to Replenish Our Energy […]
- Gift Suggestions—Other Than Books—for People Who Love to Read or Want to Read More.by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on November 19, 2020 at 10:00 am
The holiday season approaches, and if you're like me, you're trying to come up with some good gift ideas. If you have people in your life who love to read, or who want to read more, here are some […]
- Turning Toward Collaborative Leadershipby Stephanie Domet on November 19, 2020 at 4:00 am
How a deep mindfulness practice helped Jessica Morey loosen the reins at Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, and empower the organization to adopt a new way to work. The post Turning Toward […]
- Savor Your Values: Finding Strength In Compassionby Steve Hickman on November 17, 2020 at 7:35 pm
Mindful Self-Compassion teacher Steve Hickman offers this powerful practice to recognize and affirm the personal values that underlie our most challenging emotions. The post Savor Your Values: […]
- Can My Four Tendencies Personality Framework Help Explain Patterns of Family Estrangement?by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on November 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm
I just read Karl Pillemer's book Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them (Amazon, Bookshop) where he explores the subject of family estrangement. It turns out that family estrangement is […]
- What I Read This Month: October 2020by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on November 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm
For three years now, every Monday morning, I've posted a photo on my Facebook Page of the books I finished during the week, with the tag #GretchenRubinReads. I get a big kick out of this weekly […]
- We “Fall Back” an Hour on Sunday: Think About Making Use of That Extra Hour and Getting Enough Daylight.by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on October 30, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Here in the United States, Daylight Saving Time ends on November 1, so all clocks will be adjusted backward by one hour. It always takes some adjustment to get used to the new schedule. We all love […]
- Because 2020 Has Been Such a Hard Year, Find a Ritual to “Exorcise 2020.”by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on October 30, 2020 at 3:00 pm
This year of 2020 has been a year unlike any other. Never before have I heard so many people say a version of "I can't wait for the new year to start." Of course we all realize that the idea of the […]
- Christie Tate: “For Me, Breaking a Bad Habit Requires the Help of Other People Who Act as Loving Witnesses.”by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on October 29, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Interview: Christie Tate. Christie Tate is a Chicago-based writer and essayist who has written for the New York Times (Modern Love), The Rumpus, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, among […]
- Send Us Your #Walk20in20 Success Stories! We’ll Share Them on the “Happier” Podcastby gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on October 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Last January, in episode 252 of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast, Elizabeth and I issued a challenge to ourselves and our listeners: to walk for 20 minutes every day in 2020. We chose this […]
- How I’m Dealing with Uncertainty About the Upcoming Holidays.by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on October 22, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Like many people these days, I'm not sure how or where my family and I will be spending the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day holidays this year. Of course, in the context of all the […]
- Cure an Irritation: How Do I Replicate the Light of an Old-Fashioned Incandescent Light Bulb?by gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin) on October 13, 2020 at 4:43 pm
For my next book, on the body and the five senses, one way I'm exploring each sense is by doing a "reboot" exercise. In a cycle of stimulation, I indulge that sense, deprive it, cure some discomfort […]