Happiness Lab · October

Happiness Lab

Where science meets everyday happiness.

Every month we explore one theme through the science of happiness.

Every week, we turn one research insight into something small you can notice, try or explore in everyday life.

  • Collect tiny moments.
  • Explore new perspectives.
  • Grow a little every day.
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October · Theme of the Month

Make Space

Creating space isn't about having less. It's about making room for what truly matters.

This Month's Reflection

What could become possible if you made a little more space for what matters?
October — Make Space

Discovery

What are we discovering this week?

A short weekly read exploring what happiness and positive psychology research can reveal about everyday life.

Weekly Discovery · Week 1

Clear the Clutter

Why what surrounds us can quietly compete for our attention.

What surrounds us is part of what our attention has to navigate. This week, we explore visual competition, clutter and what happens when one little space gets room to breathe.

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Weekly Discovery · Week 2

MA 間 · The Power of Empty Space

What if empty space isn't empty?

A Japanese concept invites us to notice the intervals between things — and what can happen when an experience isn't immediately followed by the next one.

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Weekly Discovery · Week 3

Let Go

What if letting go doesn't mean making something disappear?

What psychology has discovered about struggling with our thoughts, getting caught in mental loops, and loosening our grip.

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Weekly Discovery · Week 4

Space Creates Creativity

Why a little less input can leave more room for ideas to appear.

Why a little less input can leave more room for ideas to appear.

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PAUSE & REFLECT 🌱

A little space for your thoughts.

Four questions to help you pause, notice what comes up, and explore this month's theme in your own way.

Pause & Reflect →

Experiences

How would you like to explore this topic?

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7-DAY EXPERIENCE

🔎 One Surface Experiment

What if decluttering started with just one tiny corner?

7 days

Explore
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21-DAY EXPERIENCE

The Mental Backpack

Does your mind ever feel like a backpack you never get to put down? 🎒

21 days

Explore
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7-DAY EXPERIENCE

🍂 MA 間 THE POWER OF EMPTY SPACE

What if empty space isn’t empty?

7 days

Explore
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7-DAY EXPERIENCE

🪨 THE ONE THING LESS EXPERIMENT

For seven days, subtract before you add.

7 days

Explore
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30-DAY EXPERIENCE

THE CREATIVE GAP

What can emerge when you give your mind a little space?

30 days

Explore

The Year of Happiness

Explore Other Months

June — GratitudeJuly — RelaxAugust — AdventureSeptember — ConnectOctober — Make Space
November — TravelOpens November 1
December — CelebrateOpens December 1

Happiness grows one discovery at a time.