“The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does,” wrote Leo Tolstoy. The Russian novelist and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the most important literary ...

Research on love and happiness has tended to focus on the love one feels for others. But in fact, Dr. Lyubomirsky and Dr.

A happiness researcher and a relationship expert teamed up to write about how we can all feel more loved. They argue it’s the key to happiness.

In 1960, Carl Jung told an interviewer there were five pillars of a happy life. And it turns out that modern research (mostly ...

Happiness is a universal pursuit, but its secrets often seem out of reach. While genetics play a large role—accounting for ...

There is a Chinese saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want ...

Given the painful collective experience of this past year's deadly global pandemic, it may be helpful and timely to consider the following question: What is the relationship between "happiness" and ...

What is the secret to happiness? Does happiness come from within, or is it shaped by external influences such as our jobs, health, relationships and material circumstances? A new study published in ...

It’s that time of year again — the season for giving. But charitable giving isn’t just about getting a tax break. It could hold the secret to happiness, for as little as $400. A six-year study from ...

Is happiness in nature? When you look at the scientific literature on the subject, it seems clear that the answer is yes. Yet, in everyday life, modern humanity has never been so far removed from ...

When it comes to mental health, the Internet gets a bad rap. There are countless studies that suggest regular access to the Internet is linked to stress, anxiety and addiction. But before you stop ...