Imagine this: You’re feeling miserable because you’ve suffered a major setback in your plans. Although you thought you had your schedule under control for the next two weeks, bad luck and other ...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and BPR, a public radio station serving western North Carolina. When the rivers and creeks running through eastern Kentucky jumped ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re like most people, you want more friends—and you may ...

Most of us know how to be good friends to others. Friends are trustworthy and loyal, give encouragement and empathy, lend a helping hand when things get rough, laugh, have fun, and celebrate life’s ...

What if the key to increasing generosity wasn’t just asking for donations but inviting people to volunteer? Most people want to give back, but time, money and a sense of helplessness often prevent ...