What makes people happy? How can you boost your own happiness? This site has information and exercises based on the science of positive psychology to help you succeed, make a difference, handle difficult emotions, and build good relationship skills.

Develop Your Strengths

• Dealing With Bullying
• Emotional Intelligence
• Optimism
• Yoga
• Yoga for Stress Relief
• Yoga: Meditation and Breathing

Everyday Happiness Habits

• 3 Ways to Increase Positive Emotions
• 3 Ways to Practice Gratitude
• Gratitude: A Worksheet
• Practicing Positive Emotions

Build Good Relationships

• Assertiveness
• Getting Along With Your Teachers
• How to Tell When Someone Is Nice: Answers for Teens With Autism
• Rejection and How to Handle It
• Understanding Other People
• What to Say: Answers for Teens With Autism
• Why Do I Fight With My Parents So Much?

Grow Positive Emotions

• 3 Ways to Increase Positive Emotions
• Choosing Your Mood
• Emotional Intelligence
• Managing Your Emotional Reactions
• Understanding Other People
• Understanding Your Emotions

Handle Negative Emotions

• Fears and Phobias
• How to Tell When Someone Is Nice: Answers for Teens With Autism
• Rejection and How to Handle It

Listen & Relax

• Relaxation Exercise: Loving Kindness Meditation
• Relaxation Exercises: Breathing Basics

Best Self Quizzes

• How's Your Self-Esteem? (Quiz)
• Rejection: How Well Do You Cope? (Quiz)

Succeed & Make a Difference

• 5 Facts About Goal Setting
• Assertiveness
• Extracurricular Activities
• Motivation and the Power of Not Giving Up

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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