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 ...

Think about the last time you guffawed with your friends; we bet you felt so much lighter afterwards. For the same effect, try fake laughing - while it might feel strange, forced giggles quickly feel ...

Can you be wrong about whether you are happy? This seems a silly question. If you feel happy, you are happy. If you don’t feel happy, you’re not. That’s what happiness means. There is no objective ...

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 ...

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 ...

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