This course is more than just suggesting that you 'cheer up' and 'look on the bright side.' akinbostanci/E+ via Getty Images Text saying: Uncommon Courses, from The Conversation I was discouraged. For ...

Both clinical wisdom and empirical research agree that the more we fixate on happiness, the more elusive it becomes. In ...

Feeling a sense of purpose is a key factor in human happiness. That's according to a recent Gallup poll, which found that 60% of Gen Zers who describe themselves as happy also say they have a sense of ...

Happiness isn’t a finish line. Learn what science says actually builds well-being and how small, practical shifts can make a real difference.

A new study reveals that the intense drive to maximize happiness is not a universal human motivation. Instead, findings from ...

BOCA RATON, Fla. — The inaugural Owl New Play Festival kicks off, showcasing innovative new works in American theatre. A standout feature of this three-week festival is the world premiere of "The ...

When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that our unalienable rights include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, he had a very specific definition of happiness in mind.

A small New Jersey college has launched the world’s first Ph.D. in Happiness Studies — a fully virtual, four-year program designed to train experts in the science of wellbeing. “The need has never ...

It’s well known that Ben Franklin was a morning person. In his "Poor Richard’s Almanac," he famously said, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." But what did Ben ...

New Happy author Stephanie Harrison shares strategies for fulfilment in a material world, from prioritising relationships to ...

At ESMT Berlin, we notice that personal fulfillment often underlies the critical decisions professionals face. While people might not explicitly ask, “How can I be happy?” questions like “Should I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. BambooHR recently released its quarterly Employee Happiness ...