happiness

Scientists are weighing what it really means to be happy—and their findings aren’t so straightforward. Read more

Real life isn’t all rainbows and kittens, but real happiness is always available, even in tough times. Read more

Does imagining your future make you more happy—or more anxious? Taking just 15 minutes every day to write down what you want to do in the future can help you realize what's most important to you, and put you on a path to achieving you goals. [Podcast] Read more

Are you too hard on yourself? Graduate student Steven Czifra spent most of his life behind bars. In this podcast, discover the research-tested practice that helped him quiet his inner critic. Read more

Set aside some time today to go outside and savor summer with all of your senses. Let this mindful itinerary inspire you. Read more

For the International Day of Happiness, here's some inspiration to help you feel more connected, grateful, and satisfied with your life. Read more

When we tap into feelings of joy and happiness in good moments — like savoring delicious food — it helps us build resilience and emotional strength during challenging times. Read more

Happiness doesn't always make us feel happy, says New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin. That's because it's a complex state of well-being that requires awareness of both positive and negative emotions, personal values, temperaments, and habits. Read more

Here is what the NBC series looks like when we watch it through the lens of the science of a meaningful life. Read more

Emiliana Simon-Thomas shares the key truths about happiness that are most meaningful to learners. Read more