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Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.

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    Social Connection Boosts Health. Even When You’re Isolated.
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    Social Connection Boosts Health. Even When You’re Isolated.

    We all know the basics of health 101: eat your veggies, go to the gym and get proper rest. But how many of us know that social connection is as important? Social connection improves physical health and psychological well-being. One telling study&n…

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    Why Some People Always Look So Darn Young & How They Do It (Backed by Science)

    May 22, 2018

    I often hear 50-year-olds saying, “I’m getting old” and see some of them practically hobbling along, as if in time to their own script. But then I know 70-year-olds who say, “I…

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    7 Powerful Ways to Uplift a Friend in Need (+ Yourself!)

    June 20, 2017

    When Sheryl Sandberg, author of Lean In, lost her husband – she said no one knew how to talk to her. People felt awkward around her and didn’t know what to say.…

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    Why Compassion in Business Makes Sense

    November 12, 2013

    Managers often mistakenly think that putting pressure on employees will increase performance. What it does increase is stress — and research has shown that high levels of stress carry a…

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    Emma’s TEDx Talk on Social Connection, Compassion & Happiness

    July 19, 2013

    I recently gave a TEDx talk that summarizes research on social connection, compassion and happiness! I hope you enjoy it! If you enjoyed it and think it may be useful…

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    The Best Kept Secret to Longevity: Love

    April 29, 2013

    Look younger! Feel more vibrant! Boost your stamina! Live Longer! Those are the promises made to us by marketing gurus about countless products from facial creams to dietary supplements, from…

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    The Unexpected Benefits of Compassion For Business

    April 22, 2013

    Managers often mistakenly think that putting pressure on employees will increase performance. What it does increase is stress—and research has shown that high levels of stress carry a number of costs to…

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    The Best Kept Secret to Happiness

    November 5, 2012

    The world tells us to look for happiness in achievements, possessions and status but lasting happiness lies somewhere else: in compassion and service.read more

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    10 Science-Based Reasons Why Compassion is Hot!

    July 19, 2012

    My latest blog on the Huffington post lists some key studies that demonstrate that compassion is not only healthy for us, it makes us happier, it increases our longevity, it spreads like wildfire, uplifts others, and even makes us more attractive! Ther…

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Yale School of Management
Stanford Center For Compassion And Altruism Research And Education.

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  • Feeling Anxious? Breathing Is Most Helpful, New Yale/Harvard Studies Show

    July 30, 2020
  • Most of Us are Managing Our Emotions the Wrong Way. Here’s What To Do Instead.

    March 30, 2020
  • Social Connection Boosts Health. Even When You’re Isolated.

    March 23, 2020
  • Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times

    March 10, 2020
  • 18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving-Kindness Meditation Today!

    October 28, 2014
  • Benefits of Meditation: 10 Science-Based Reasons To Start Meditating Today INFOGRAPHIC

    October 17, 2013
  • Benefits of Breathing: The Scientific Benefits of Breathing INFOGRAPHIC

    February 7, 2014
  • Connectedness & Health: The Science of Social Connection INFOGRAPHIC

    April 11, 2014
  • A Gift of Loving Kindness Meditation

    May 28, 2014

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Psychologist, Author, International Keynote Speaker

Yale School of Management
Stanford Center For Compassion And Altruism Research And Education.

Popular Posts

  • Feeling Anxious? Breathing Is Most Helpful, New Yale/Harvard Studies Show

    July 30, 2020
  • Most of Us are Managing Our Emotions the Wrong Way. Here’s What To Do Instead.

    March 30, 2020
  • Social Connection Boosts Health. Even When You’re Isolated.

    March 23, 2020
  • Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times

    March 10, 2020
  • 18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving-Kindness Meditation Today!

    October 28, 2014
  • Benefits of Meditation: 10 Science-Based Reasons To Start Meditating Today INFOGRAPHIC

    October 17, 2013
  • Benefits of Breathing: The Scientific Benefits of Breathing INFOGRAPHIC

    February 7, 2014

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