DAVIS, Calif. — What makes you happy? Happiness is often thought to come either from improving our circumstances—like getting a raise, finding love, or upgrading our home—or from changing our mindset ...

This mindfulness exercise forces you to slow down and stop fixating on the future. Daniel de la Hoz via Getty Images You’re likely familiar with the concept of a bucket list ― taking inventory of all ...

This March 20th marks the International Day of Happiness, an annual occasion to celebrate this universal quest that seems to define our modern lives. However, a recent study has turned this view on ...

What is happiness? How do you define it? Maybe it's feeling good, having a sunny disposition or being fulfilled, even if you don't feel pleasant all the time. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier ...

Happiness is something most of us long for, and many see it as life’s ultimate goal. You might chase it in achievements, relationships, or the little pleasures of everyday life. Over the years, ...

Brooks, a convert to Catholicism and daily Massgoer, asserted that the most important key to happiness is practicing the faith. Friendship adds to our happiness. (photo: Shutterstock) Jack Figge ...

Knowledge is a key happiness indicator in Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, particularly in relation to education. Some argue that the pursuit of knowledge itself is more valuable, as it ...

You’re likely familiar with the concept of a bucket list ― taking inventory of all the experiences, milestones or accomplishments you hope to achieve in your lifetime. But have you heard of a “reverse ...