Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside, and a leading expert in the science of happiness. She received her A.B. summa cum laude from Harvard University and her Ph.D. in Social/Personality Psychology from Stanford University. Dr. Lyubomirsky is the author of the bestselling books "The How of Happiness" and "The Myths of Happiness," which have been translated into 39 languages. Her groundbreaking research on increasing and sustaining happiness has earned her numerous accolades, including an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Basel, the Diener Award for Outstanding Midcareer Contributions in Personality Psychology, and a Templeton Positive Psychology Prize. With over 76,000 career citations, she is one of the most highly cited researchers in her field. Dr. Lyubomirsky's work has been featured in hundreds of magazines, newspapers, and TV shows worldwide. She has lectured extensively to diverse audiences, including business executives, educators, and mental health professionals. Originally from Russia, Dr. Lyubomirsky now lives in Santa Monica, California, with her family, where she continues to explore the science of human happiness.