We're all trying to figure out how to find happiness. These small, intentional decisions create less drama and a life that ...

No one, not even the most optimistic person, is happy all the time. But there are a few things you can do to cultivate more moments of happiness in your daily life. Even if you don’t have kids or didn ...

If you’re seeking happiness, you may have heard that variety is the spice of life. Interesting data suggests it’s true. When you’re pursuing happiness or figuring out how to be happy, variety can ...

Money can’t buy happiness, but there are smarter ways to spend your hard-earned money. You know the old saying ‘money can’t buy happiness,’ but are there ways to use your money for personal ...

Stop setting resolutions that stress you out! Discover how to set goals that boost your happiness, create lasting habits, and ...

We're about to embark on a brand new year that promises to be a bag full of opportunities, but also challenges to face, stumbles to recover from, and moments to enjoy and cherish. With everything that ...

Research suggests that being happier may help you avoid developing common chronic diseases. However, the benefits only seem ...

“Budgeting” may conjure up images of tightened belts and coupon clipping. For many people, the mere thought of budgeting is cringe-worthy. Organizing when and how to spend money doesn't sound fun to ...

When we think about work, we often think about stress, burnout, and overwhelm. And to some extent, that’s normal, says bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks—work isn’t meant to be ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. My preoccupation with writing about meaning, love, and happiness derives from my desire to ...

The Thanksgiving holiday is all about being grateful for what’s present in your life — and giving thanks can also provide an unexpected health boost. Practicing gratitude has been shown to improve ...

Joshua Forstenzer's work receives funding from the Yale Center for Faith and Culture as part of its Templeton-funded Life Worth Living project (https://lifeworthliving.yale.edu/). He is also a ...