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Another reminder to pursue what makes you happy in life.(Research referenced comes from the Nun Study, published in Alzh...
09/17/2026

Another reminder to pursue what makes you happy in life.

(Research referenced comes from the Nun Study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.)

If you’re trapped inside, and not feeling well – try to at least position yourself with a view of nature.
09/16/2026

If you’re trapped inside, and not feeling well – try to at least position yourself with a view of nature.

In the 1940s, 60% of Americans went to the movies weekly. Today, the typical American goes just 3x a year. But going to ...
09/15/2026

In the 1940s, 60% of Americans went to the movies weekly. Today, the typical American goes just 3x a year. But going to the movies is better for our brains and our happiness than watching movies at home alone.

Your wellness routine doesn’t have to start at 5 a.m. It can start with just 5 minutes.When we feel intimidated by a tas...
09/10/2026

Your wellness routine doesn’t have to start at 5 a.m. It can start with just 5 minutes.

When we feel intimidated by a task, it’s easier to avoid than to dive in. That’s why we encourage people to just do what they can to support their mental/physical health, rather than taking an all-or-nothing approach. Every day is different – so how we show has to be, too.

What are you crossing off your to-do list today?Excitement is one of the most important emotions we can pay attention to...
09/09/2026

What are you crossing off your to-do list today?

Excitement is one of the most important emotions we can pay attention to in our lives. It comes from dopamine, which is necessary to experience happiness.
So whatever fills your bucket: learning a language, spending more time with friends, drawing… you should put it on your to-do list.

(Credit to NPR for the Da Vinci graphics)

Can you think of a time you used a happy moment to push past something difficult? One of Matter’s primary goals is to fi...
09/08/2026

Can you think of a time you used a happy moment to push past something difficult?

One of Matter’s primary goals is to find a non-pharmaceutical cure for depression. In this pursuit of scientific evidence, we’ve unlocked the power of our positive memories. We even developed an app that makes this science accessible, and offers a safe, private place to record your best memories.

Check it out in the link in bio.

When’s the last time you felt proud? Share below ⬇️ Happiness is a chemical reaction, and our brain’s feel-good neurotra...
09/03/2026

When’s the last time you felt proud? Share below ⬇️

Happiness is a chemical reaction, and our brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters are the building blocks. Today, we are spotlighting serotonin.

There’s actually a scientific formula to creating happiness. Basically, certain actions trigger our brain’s feel-good ne...
09/01/2026

There’s actually a scientific formula to creating happiness. Basically, certain actions trigger our brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, which create positive emotions. But here are some overarching principles to guide your way. 🔦

What’s one thing you did this past weekend to add to your happiness? ⬇️ A large percentage of your happiness is basicall...
08/31/2026

What’s one thing you did this past weekend to add to your happiness? ⬇️

A large percentage of your happiness is basically out of your control, but over 40% of it can be controlled by simply what you do every day. Your actions matter.

Source: Sheldon, K.M. and Lyubomirsky, S. (2007), Is It Possible to Become Happier? (And If So, How?). Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 1: 129-145.

What’s your favorite Dolly memory? 💖Thank you, Dolly, for your perpetual gift of music, connection, and joy. You’ll live...
08/26/2026

What’s your favorite Dolly memory? 💖

Thank you, Dolly, for your perpetual gift of music, connection, and joy. You’ll live on in our hearts.

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