One: The recipient of a kindness is inclined to do something nice for the giver in return. Two: A person is motivated to do something nice to someone that she saw be generous to a third person.

CNN talks with Olga Mecking, author of “Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing,” about how letting go of all our work and leisure pursuits every so often is the cheapest wellness ...

Why People Wait 10 Days to Do Something That Takes 10 Minutes. Chores are the worst. By Amanda Mull. John M Lund / Getty. December 14, 2018. Share. Save.

Most people are just not comfortable in their own heads, according to a new psychological investigation led by the University of Virginia. The investigation found that most would rather be doing ...

Still, they do suggest that focusing on making others happy may be a key to happiness worth considering. “It’s counterintuitive for some people, but if you’re not having the best day, you should think ...