Happiness is a universal pursuit, but its secrets often seem out of reach. While genetics play a large role—accounting for about 50 percent of our happiness levels—research shows that our choices also ...

An 85-year Harvard study reveals what's missing in our lives today, and how simple daily habits can help us stay happy. The ...

Humans have achieved some incredible feats in our brief existence. Behind our collective triumphs, however, many of us still struggle to feel happy. The pursuit of happiness is ancient, with countless ...

When most of us think about what makes us happy, we tend to focus on the “things” in life that we crave or long to own. These things may be concrete consumables or they may be intangible resources, ...

I’ve often written on this blog about the complicated connection between money, purpose, and happiness. Some studies suggest that income relates to happiness up to a point, but the most enduring ...

Sharing meals with family or friends can be as important for your wellbeing as your employment or income, according to the World Happiness report.Photograph: Anna Ivanova/Alamy Think back to your ...

Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right direction. She explains how to make small changes that can move you toward ...

New book offers 12 scientific steps to help you get what you want from life. Jan. 8, 2008 — -- Don't wait for happiness to find you. Go out and get it with tips from "The How of Happiness: A ...

I have a friend who lives in Uganda. His name is Herbert Mugerwa, a caretaker/pastor for an entire community of 100 or so called Buyana Village just west of Kampala. Herbert is the most thankful ...

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 ...

What is happiness? Is it feeling good all the time? Having a sunny disposition? Feeling like you are where you want to be in life? Instead, Rubin says to ask yourself: "Will this make me happier?" ...