Peace and high GDP both reduce stress, but losing peace jolts human emotions far more than gaining peace lifts them. The ...

Practice Daily Gratitude The power of gratitude extends far beyond simple politeness. In positive psychology research, ...

Many people believe happiness depends on appearance. These five shifts show how peace and joy grow from living fully in your ...

Happiness feels intolerably elusive for many of us. Like fog, you can see it from afar, dense and full of shape. But upon approach, its particles loosen and suddenly it becomes out of reach, even ...

But what really sustains us, especially as we age, is contentment.” Happiness — or contentment, fulfillment or life satisfaction — carries different meanings for different people. For some people, ...

Dr. Anthony Burrow, Associate Professor of Psychology at Cornell University, joins Smerconish to discuss new research on the ...

Money makes you happy — up to about $90,000 annually. Beyond that threshold, additional earnings have little effect, says one ...

What makes you happy? Perhaps a good night's sleep, or a wonderful meal with friends? I am the director of the Happiness Lab at Drexel University, where I also teach a course on happiness. The ...

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will present "How Happiness Thinks: Unlocking Jewish Wisdom for a Joyful Life," the ...

There is no shortage of programs or practices that promise to increase happiness. People may meditate for 30 minutes every morning, block off full evenings to deeply connect with close friends or ...

Spending Diwali alone can feel isolating, but psychology-backed strategies can help lift your mood and make the festival more enjoyable. Experts suggest staying connected virtually with family and ...