We live in a 940-sq-ft trailer in Laguna Beach: Take a look inside
When my husband Brian first told me he’s from Laguna Beach, it took everything in me to play it cool. “Oh, is that near Los Angeles?” I asked. Like most …
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8 ways to use honey, one of Ikaria’s secret ingredients for longevity
From beans to greens, there are many foods that make up the traditional diets of people in the Blue Zones, a handful of areas in the world where people tend …
7 frugal habits I’ll never give up
As a first-generation Filipina-American, saving money wherever and however possible was ingrained in me early on, as I watched my immigrant parents try to live the American dream. But in …
I’ve studied happiness for 10 years—10 sentences I use every day
I’ve spent the last decade immersed in the science of happiness, and I’ve learned that our relationships are the most important factor contributing to our personal wellbeing. While I was …
I spent 18 months and $34K traveling the world: My No. 1 mistake
In August 2022, I quit my dream job. Looking to heal my burnout and find happiness beyond work, I spent a year and a half — and $34,000 — exploring …
I bought an apartment in Brussels for under $600K: Take a look inside
My husband Martin and I met in Brussels in 2012, when I literally stepped on his toes at my neighborhood farmer’s market. At the time, I was working as a …
6 phrases that mean you live a happier, more hopeful life than most
After three decades researching human hope and happiness, I discovered a method you can use to measure your happiness. It’s based on this simple equation: Hope ÷ Hunger = Happiness …
3 phrases we use every day
As the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, my work is dedicated to measuring and understanding what improves people’s wellbeing and overall quality of life. We’re based in Copenhagen, the …
Most successful people don’t use 5 toxic phrases: Psychologist at Yale
As a faculty member at Yale, I teach hundreds of people every year. I’ve observed that although all of my students have extraordinary qualities, only some of them go on …
Having AI write your resume
As a leader at the education nonprofit Khan Academy, I was thrilled when ChatGPT came out in November 2022. It meant we could use generative AI to provide personalized tutoring …