kindness

What makes the difference between giving and holding back? It turns out generosity is a skill we can develop, and hard times play a big role. Read more

A new study fuses methods from several different branches of science to reveal the forces that shape kindness. Read more

When it comes to negative experiences, we have habitual ways of responding to what triggers us. But we can learn to step out of and stay out of negative thought cycles. Read more

Is compassion something we only have so much of? Or can we be trained to love more people more of the time? Jennifer Campbell reports. Read more

Practicing mindfulness doesn't just add to our personal wellness projects. It puts us on a path to help others—even if we didn't intend to at the outset. Read more

We are spending more time indoors and online. But recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy. Read more

Striving for self-esteem is about trying hard to feel special, above average. It’s absurd. We don’t need to feel extra-special or over the top. We need to touch who we really are in any given moment. Read more

Laura Pinger and Lisa Flook share their lessons from creating a "kindness curriculum" for young students. Read more

It's so hard to be humble. Here are three tips for taming your ego. Read more

Sparks should come from connecting bodies, not clashing egos, so make love not war. Read more