For many of us, this is a special time of the year. So much so that we think of it as a season of joy because joy involves changing how we engage in the world. Find out how this feeling of joy is related to Maslow’s 1964 concept of peak experiences in this week’s blog.

Colors seem brighter, physical movements feel freer and easier, and smiling happens involuntarily. Joy feels bright and light. But why, and how do we experience it? Read more in this week’s blog…

What does joy mean? How is it different from other emotions? And how can we cultivate more of it in our lives- not just during the holiday season, but anytime? Read more in this week’s blog….

This is my favorite time of the year. I like everything about it. But what I like most is how everyone is just a little bit more cheery and kind. And there is a sense of anticipation in the air. However, this year I've noticed a difference. We are a lot less kind, maybe even impatient with others. No question, there’s good reason to feel a little sad and disappointed as the pandemic rages. However, we have a lot more control over our level of happiness than we may believe.