On reflection

Sleep, diet or lack of exercise can sap our reserves, but did you know that our personality can affect vitality, too?

It’s party season – whether it’s your work summer do, a wedding, end-of-term socials for your kids, or just a barbecue with friends. There’s a lot of mixing, mingling and making small talk in this glo

Chatting with a barista in the coffee shop, nodding at that woman you see every day as you walk your dog. Sociologists call this type of connection ‘weak ties’, but their impact is anything but weak, writes Kellie Gillespie Wright.

Thought-provoking culture, insightful science and inspirational snippets to bring you up to date on all things uplifting, hopeful and happy-making

If you’re stretching yourself for others at the expense of your own wellbeing, you might need better boundaries

There’s a good reason to tap into happiness right now, and it’s probably not why you think, writes Jackee Holder