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Want to Be Happier? An Expert Reveals the “Special Sauce” to Practicing Gratitude and Being More Content

Imagine you’re embarking on an early autumn trail walk: What do you notice? Is it the gloomy sky, the mud that’s now stuck to your socks, and the exhaustion you feel? Or is it the crisp, refreshing air, the coziness of your comfy jacket, and the simple joy of being outdoors? All those observations can […]

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How to Kick the Cycle of Comparing Yourself to Others

When I was in my early 20s, starting to make my way in the world and experiencing my first professional and personal achievements as an adult, my best friend and roommate said something — almost more to herself than to me — that’s stuck in my mind ever since: “Your successes are not my failures.” […]

6 Reasons Being a Fan Is Good for You, According to Science

The word “fan” is short for “fanatic,” and depending on the depth of your passion, being one can manifest in some pretty intense ways: Each of us knows (or perhaps even is) the football follower who blows their gasket at a foul call or the Taylor Swift stan who collapses in tears when she takes […]

Seniors Teach “Lost” Life Skills to Students at an Intergenerational Summer Camp — And Find Connection in the Process

Cooking and sewing aren’t often taught in school these days — but at a youth summer camp in California, seniors are serving up lessons with a side of intergenerational bonding. Throughout July, students learned skills like these from members at Olive Community Services in Fullerton, a nonprofit that offers programs and support services for older […]

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Is “Decomposition” the Key to Stopping Procrastination? How to Put This Simple Tip Into Practice

Hypothetical for you: Two weeks ago, you were assigned a big work project to present this Monday. It’s now Sunday afternoon. Are you enjoying what’s left of your weekend or scrambling to put the presentation together? If you relate more to the second option and now feel a bit sheepish about it, don’t. People procrastinate […]

“Clear the Shelters” Is Back This Month to Match Rescue Pets With Forever Families — Learn How to Help

August signals the tail end of summer for some — but it could also be the beginning of a new chapter with a furry best friend. This month marks the return of Clear the Shelters, a national campaign that helps rescue pets find their forever home. Led by NBCUniversal, the monthlong campaign has facilitated nearly […]

Intergenerational Friendships Can Enrich Your Life: Expert Tips to Broaden Your Social Circle

As introspective author Anais Nin once said, “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” We all know that solid friendships are valuable — they instill a sense of belonging, improve our well-being, and provide […]

How Nice News Helped Inspire a Children’s Book About Renee Bruns, Who Travels the World in Her Wheelchair

When Nice News interviewed world traveler Renee Bruns in 2022, she had visited 110 countries in her wheelchair. We were impressed: Bruns is a former Fortune 500 exec who traded in life behind a desk for one on the go, defying expectations about people with disabilities. And our readers were no doubt inspired as well […]

Escape Tampa Bay community. Photo released June 19 2025. As Florida continues to confront a deepening housing affordability crisis, small-scale development in Florida is drawing interest for its unconventional approach.Escape Tampa Bay is a tiny home community located near major roads and basic amenities. The site includes more than 40 compact residences and offers long-term housing at lower costs than typical rentals in the region.The development was created by Dan Dobrowolski, 66, a Tampa-based entrepreneur and founder of the national tiny home company Escape.

This Beautiful “Tiny Homes Town” Offers Community and Affordable Housing to Floridians

Welcome to the tiny homes town — where more than 60 people live in homes as small as 8.5 feet wide across four connecting neighborhoods. Dan Dobrowolski, 66, is founder of the national tiny home company Escape, which built The Village, The Oaks, Palm Court, and The Grove in Tampa Bay, Florida. The 45 homes fit up to two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and bathrooms, and they cost as little as $156,199 to buy and $1,295 a month to rent. And unlike mobile home parks or RV sites, Escape Tampa Bay is constructed with permanent infrastructure.

Mediocrity Is Meaningful: The Case for Living an Average Life

In kindergarten, we received gold stars for being the teacher’s helper. In high school, we packed our schedules with sports, volunteering, and other extracurriculars to ensure that we stood out on college applications. And now as adults, we chase everything from promotions to social media likes in our quest to rise above being average. But […]

Through Games of Catch, Volunteer Dads Are Helping LGBTQ+ Pride Attendees Heal

After throwing a football back and forth with a fellow attendee at a Pride festival, John Piermatteo jogs over to give his new friend something they may have not received in a long time: a hug from a dad. That simple but powerful interaction represents the ethos behind Piermatteo’s movement, Play Catch With a Dad. […]

Meet Colleen Lambo: A Volunteer Vet Who Helped Over 1,000 Animals Amid the Ukraine War

Last April, veterinary surgeon Colleen Lambo made her first trip to Ukraine with the global charity Worldwide Vets, setting up camp outside Lviv. In just two weeks, she and a team of fellow volunteers sterilized over 600 animals, provided lifesaving care for community members’ pets, and even helped a stork with a broken wing. This […]