Zayn Malik has a major regret from his time in One Direction. The British singer-songwriter, 31, admitted on the “Zach Sang Show” last week that he wishes he had appreciated his experience in the former boy band more when he was a member. “The main thing that I always feel bad about when I look … Read more
Not a morning person? Here’s how to change that. The secret to consistently happy mornings isn’t hard — it just takes a little practice and discipline, said Dr. Michele Leno, a licensed psychologist and the founder of DML Psychological Services in Michigan. Below are four habits to ditch in the mornings — and five you should … Read more
Rise and shine! Turns out the secret to having a great morning starts the night before, according to experts. In fact, just a few nighttime tweaks can make all the difference for the next day ahead. Even better: all of the tips below are completely free and easy to try tonight. Here’s what experts think … Read more
The average American finds happiness in the “little things” 57 times per week, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that, on average, respondents find happiness in small things about eight times per day, adding up to just under 60 per week. To improve their mood throughout the day — and … Read more
Don’t kettle for just any source of caffeine — green tea has its health benefits, but it could also make you happier. Previous research has shown the positive quali-teas of the drink, such as reducing the risk of fatal heart disease and stroke, and it can reportedly act as a mood booster as well. “Scientifically, … Read more
“Cougars” dating toyboys are happier and more sexually satisfied than women who are in relationships with men their age, a surprising new study has found. Psychology professors from London Metropolitan University recruited 24 women for their research, published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy. The study found that the cougars scored higher in three … Read more
A new study suggests “spenders” are happier with their life, but “savers” are wiser. The poll of 2,000 American shoppers found 56% of Americans consider themselves to be “spenders” — splurging for things they really want, while 34% identified themselves as “savers” who won’t shop until what they want goes on sale or becomes a … Read more
She’s a happy camper. Just in case you thought NYC housing prices weren’t taking a toll on people’s wallets: A New York mom has saved nearly $50,000 by quitting her job and living in a tent full-time with her son — which she claims has made her happier than ever. Videos detailing her minimalist lifestyle … Read more
Claire Kittle and Kristin Juszczyk are closing out the preseason in style. Kristin — the wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk — recapped Monday on Instagram a recent trip to Turks and Caicos, where she and Claire, the wife of San Francisco star tight end George Kittle, enjoyed a girls’ getaway with friends. “Arrived to … Read more
Have you ever noticed a boost in your mood during the summer? This is extremely common and there are tons of reasons why. Cold weather has its positive moments, such as the sight of a light dusting of snow over the trees and cozying up by the fireplace at night; but for a lot of … Read more
Conservative female politicians tend to appear happier and more attractive in pictures than liberal politicos, a new artificial intelligence study conducted in Denmark found. Published in the Nature-owned journal Scientific Reports in March, the research found AI can predict a person’s political ideology with 61% accuracy by analyzing just one headshot. The scientists inputted about … Read more
Janelle Monáe has been baring it all, and she loves it. Monáe — who is non-binary, pansexual and says her pronouns are she/her, they/them and “free-ass motherf–ker” — landed on the cover of Rolling Stones’ Pride issue, and she’s continued her pattern of showing skin. The 37-year-old’s cover shots leave very little to the imagination, … Read more
Love is in the air. Two Spirit Airlines flight attendants revealed Friday how a five-minute conversation resulted in a lifetime of happiness. Hunter Smith-Lihas said that he was at his gate agent job in the Pittsburgh International Airport when his coworker asked him to deliver some paperwork to a Florida-bound pilot, reports CNN Travel. According … Read more
What a way to make a livin’. Formerly full-time OnlyFans model Dasha Daley says she feels more fulfilled working 9-to-5 now than she ever while creating erotic content on the subscriber-based adult site. The 30-something from Perth, Australia had transitioned her career to OnlyFans just two years ago, making good money and being her own … Read more
Hey, bestie! Do you talk to your best friend every day? Well, perhaps you should. Having just one quality conversation with a bud per day could boost your well-being, according to a paper published in SAGE Journals. Scientists identified seven common types of communication: catching up, meaningful talk, joking around, showing care, listening, valuing others … Read more
When the 65 high schoolers who attend Buxton boarding school in Williamstown, Massachusetts, resumed in-person learning in the fall of 2020, Head of School Peter Beck noticed that the kids had lost something important. After months of remote learning due to the pandemic, kids no longer knew how to interact with one another. “The students … Read more
No stranger danger here. A new study suggests that people who talk to strangers as well as family and friends are happier. It’s well known that there is a link between happiness and social connection, but researchers from Harvard University wanted to know which type of relationships and how many interactions with each type is … Read more