Happiness

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A Perfect Happiness Score

A Perfect Happiness Score

I talked, in my last post, about what we learn from science about happiness and suggested three core themes from the happiness literature (the ABCs of happiness). I want to continue this topic by sharing a short video on the topic. Before you watch it, let me just share a bit of the backstory. The […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Tips to Be Happy-What We Know from Science

Tips to Be Happy-What We Know from Science

I’ve long been interested in understanding happiness and, consequently, have stayed abreast of this body of research over the last several years. Now I want to share what I’ve learned from the  science of happiness (as well as share a number of tips to be happy). According to science, our happiness can be attributed to […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Three Strategies to Shape Your Thinking and Feel More Joy

Three Strategies to Shape Your Thinking and Feel More Joy

  Your brain is a lot like Amazon.com. But instead of books, socks, and vacuum filters (or whatever you buy on Amazon), your brain sells THOUGHTS. Millions of them. And you are the customer. Every day, every minute, inside your mind, you are searching for thoughts, browsing through thoughts, and clicking on the ones you […]

By Emily Ricks


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Getting Along with Family and Bringing More Joy to the Holidays

Getting Along with Family and Bringing More Joy to the Holidays

In just a few days we’ll be celebrating one of my favorite holidays—Thanksgiving. I love the holiday for two primary reasons. First, it’s a day to pause and give thanks for the bounty and abundance of our lives. We know from science that people who make gratitude a part of their everyday lives are happier, […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Happiness in Marriage

Happiness in Marriage

Happiness in Marriage Did you know that over 96% of all people will marry or come together as a couple during their lifetimes? The fact is, we don’t like being alone. We want to find a partner and settle into a life with someone with whom we can share our life experiences. Furthermore, according to […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Undoing Some Myths of Marriage

Undoing Some Myths of Marriage

One reason that many marriages flounder or fail is that we enter into them with unrealistic expectations. There are many myths of marriage out there that are not realistic and don’t serve you. Unfortunately, they set you up to be disillusioned and discouraged with your marriage. I believe you’ll be a lot more successful building […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Tips to Take Care of Your Emotional Health Beyond a Pandemic

Tips to Take Care of Your Emotional Health Beyond a Pandemic

Here are some tips for reducing your anxiety and improving your emotional health during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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Let’s Give Thanks

Let’s Give Thanks

As I’ve shared before, being grateful is more highly linked to mental health, happiness, and well-being than any other character trait. And the good news is that we can cultivate gratitude through deliberate practice. So, here are a few of my favorite quotes on gratitude: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” Anonymous  “Be thankful […]

By Roger K. Allen, Ph.D.


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