happiness

Studies find that mindfulness training increases confidence, intelligence, and focus at work, leading to greater well-being. Read more

Understanding your personal values, and making choices that match them, may be the secret to a purposeful life. Read more

Paying attention to the flow of goods and money creates a sense of freedom in our lives. Here is a three-step plan to break free from the need to constantly purchase stuff and take control of our spending habits. Read more

Writer AJ Jacobs explores what happens once you decide to thank everyone responsible for your morning coffee. Read more

In this Mindful video, Elaine Smookler offers 3 things to consider when asking yourself what particular things bring you happiness. Read more

This animation from School of Life describes the two types of emotional desires we seek, and how they have the power to determine the decisions we make. Read more

How experiencing hardships actually helps you succeed, as facing challenges allows you to learn, adapt, and become more resilient. Read more

It's not always easy to notice the good — practicing gratitude can provide a small resting place for hope to flourish in our hectic lives. Read more

Actor Nick Offerman gave up perfection in favor of "halfway decent": leaning into the mistakes you make in pursuit of a discipline or craft that makes you happy. Read more

In this TED Talk, author and designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explains how joy can be found anywhere you look — and why it's important you seek it out. Read more