How does one live a good life? That is the question that Christine Whelan, Ph.D., the student-named “Purpose Professor” at Emory University, pursues in her research. More specifically, as she shared ...

Without rules we quickly become slaves to our passions — and there’s nothing freeing about that. The best rules do not ultimately restrict us but instead, facilitate our goals and make for fuller, ...

"To live a life that is aligned with your true self, one has the duty to put in the effort to recognize what being true to ...

Have you ever felt guilty, restless, disappointed, or lost because you couldn’t define your life purpose? Everywhere I turn, I read or am told I must find my purpose. I have colluded with this dogma ...

It’s a great time to get serious about living a good life. Across the disciplines, the number of scholars engaged in research about happiness and well-being is at its peak, and the wealth of knowledge ...

There was nothing quite so joyful during the darkest days of the pandemic as going to my mailbox and finding the latest installment of “Life at the Dumpling,” my friend Trisha Cole’s hand-drawn and ...

What makes a good life? For decades, psychologists have debated whether true fulfillment comes from happiness—a life of comfort and joy—or meaning—a life of purpose and impact. But what if there's a ...

Following this little-known path can lead to a good life, happiness expert says: A lot of people struggle to happiness and meaning--but following this little-known path can put you on the path to ...

What is a good life, and how can we create it? Forty-plus years of research has pointed to two answers. The first says that a good life is a happy life, one created by pursuing comfort, satisfaction ...

Attending wakes and funerals reminds us that time is a gift and living a life rooted in purpose honors this treasure. In a world obsessed with longevity, it’s easy to forget that man’s primary goal ...