Scientists are learning that our feelings aren’t hard-wired — emotions are created by our brains in response to what we’re experiencing now and what we’ve felt in the past. Small doses of daily delight can shift our focus away from our worries and give more opportunity for joy to arise. You can read more about the science here.

NPR has gathered some ideas to help you tap into positive emotions, online and offline. Enjoy them in the app, but most of all, get out in the world and try them!

Take a joyful break:

NPR. (2021). Joy generator. https://apps.npr.org/joy-generator/