Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky is one of the world's leading experts on the science of happiness. As a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, she has spent more than 30 years researching what helps people live happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives.
Her groundbreaking research explores how our daily habits, relationships, gratitude, kindness, and positive thinking can improve well-being. Dr. Lyubomirsky has published hundreds of scientific articles, and her work has been featured in major media outlets around the world.
She is the bestselling author of The How of Happiness and The Myths of Happiness, books that explain how people can use proven, research-based strategies to increase happiness and resilience. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and have inspired readers across the globe.
Dr. Lyubomirsky has received numerous awards for her contributions to psychology and has shared her research with audiences ranging from students and educators to business leaders and policymakers.
Through her work, Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky encourages students to understand that happiness is not just something that happens to us—it is something we can build through our choices, our actions, and the way we connect with others every day.
