Psychology TopicsEmotional health
Emotional health can lead to success in work, relationships and health. In the past, researchers believed that success made people happy. Newer research reveals that it’s the other way around. Happy people are more likely to work toward goals, find the resources they need and attract others with their energy and optimism — key building blocks of success.
Adapted from “Review of research challenges assumption that success makes people happy”
What You Can Do
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News
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Writing your way to happiness
January 19, 2015, The New York Times
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Why happiness is healthy
December 25, 2014, CNN
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Why it feels 'blessed' to give
December 22, 2014, ABC News
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How to survive emotionally during the holidays
December 16, 2014, CNN
Monitor on Psychology Articles
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Unlocking the emotions of cancer
November 2014
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Why we cry
February 2014
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Emotions are top obstacle to weight loss, poll finds
April 2013
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Changing our brains, changing ourselves
September 2012