Even five minute meaningful conversations with other people not only fuel us in the moment but also build up a reserve of social capital so that when hard times strike, we can draw down on that bank account.

There is no greater prediction in the research of our levels of happiness than the breadth and depth of our relationships.

Following celebrities or people you don't regularly see in person often doesn't add to our happiness. The best use of social media is to deepen existing close relationships or create new ones.

For me, I love dancing!

People are pulled towards the best in themselves, and spotlighting the right is a much stronger approach than nagging.

We change people, but oftentimes we get so focused on the negative people and their influence on us, we forget how powerful we are as positive people to influence others.

People will often say "You can't change other people." My research shows this societal belief is not only dis-empowering, it is scientifically false.