Even though our society generally views being young as a virtue, we have to admit—being young isn't easy. Yes, ...

These days, there's a lot of chatter about genuine contentment versus simply the appearance of happiness. "Instagram vs. reality" has even become a popular social media caption and theme, with some ...

It often feels like happiness is happening everywhere except in your own life. Social feeds, conversations, and even casual ...

Some months ago, my husband and my granddaughter Malia were having a great time together even though they live 400 miles apart. They were on their respective iPhones, “FaceTiming,” as they planned his ...

Feeling happy is good for everyone’s health, but sharing everyday happiness with a life partner brings even greater health benefits, according to new research from the University of California, Davis.

Being in a good place isn't about feeling great every moment, but about feeling more secure and at peace with who you are.

Happiness is a worthy pursuit. But fixating too much on achieving it often leads to bad feelings when you fall short—which ultimately makes you less happy. That’s the finding of a new study published ...

Happiness. Picture what arises as you envision feeling happy. Do you find the corners of your mouth turning upward into a smile as you remember an uplifting, bright moment? Or maybe sadness descends ...

People are becoming increasingly lonely as technology advances and the effects of the last five years continue to linger. In fact, 30% of adults say they have experienced feelings of loneliness at ...

If you studied economics or business, you might be familiar with Goodhart’s law. Named after British economist Charles Goodhart, it states “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good ...