I try to only vent when I really need to process something, and let the rest go.

Social comparison that leads to unhappiness is the downside of social media.

With technology and over-scheduling, we are forgetting to invest time in simple connective moments with others.

Catching up on pictures of your good friend's kids ahead of a visit across the country to see her is a great way to deepen your time together. Following near-strangers can leave us feeling detached and lonely.

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

There is a compelling case showing us that we actually change people all the time. And when we fully realize this, we start to see how powerful we are to get others unstuck, see that their behavior matters, and start taking steps to create happiness and success in their lives.

I recently wanted to exercise more, and instead of trying to remind myself about all the health benefits and designing an effective (but boring) workout routine, I thought of the moments in my life when getting a workout has been the most fun.