Archive - Building Happiness with Dr. Jane

What Is Love Anyway?

Is "in love" or "love at first sight" really Love?

Jun 27 •

Jane Xu, PhD, MPH, MS

Is It Worth It to Spend Your Lifetime Trying to Become Wealthy?

If you look at these research data....

Published on The Well-being Society • Jun 20

Why Don't We Forgive our Loved Ones as Readily as We Do Strangers?

Is It Harder to Forgive Those Who Matter?

Jun 16 •

Jane Xu, PhD, MPH, MS

If You're Given Either $5 or $20, and Can Use the Money On Yourself or on Other People, Which Way Would You Expect You Being Happier…

- Happier to have $5 or $20? Happier to use the money for yourself or for others? And the accuracy of your predictions.

Published on The Well-being Society • Jun 10

Can We Still Experience Happiness After Eliminating all Suffering?

- Are happiness and suffering two sides of the same coin?

Published on The Well-being Society • Jun 3

May 2025

The Surprising But Proven "Medicine" for Mental Health

When focusing on "building happiness", mental suffering may recede....

May 26 •

Jane Xu, PhD, MPH, MS

An Adorable Answer

- To a Seemingly Impossible Question

Published on The Well-being Society • May 24

6 Subtle Things Awaiting You on the Brighter Side of Depression

From Surviving to Subtle Shifts: A gentle guide to what’s waiting when the darkness lifts

Published on Mindful Moments: Cultivating Inner Peace & Emotional Growth • May 21

Do This While You Still Can!

- Express Love and Gratitude Anytime, but Best Timely

May 19 •

Jane Xu, PhD, MPH, MS

The Happy Ways of Weight Loss

Let Science show you how....

May 18 •

Jane Xu, PhD, MPH, MS

Happiness - did we get it right?

Two authors, two perspectives

Published on Growing Fearless is an Adventure • May 13

Fear and Fearlessness

- as Depicted in Chinese Wisdom

May 12 •

Jane Xu, PhD, MPH, MS

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