via Forbes by Mark Travers We spend much of our lives, consciously and unconsciously, searching for things that make us happy. What actually works? That depends, but psychologists and happiness researchers have identified a few common elements that tend to be found in happy people. Here are...
via the Ladders by C W Headley The extraordinary year that was 2020 (and 2021 is shaping up to also be a doozy) has changed the way people view happiness. After reviewing life satisfaction statistics from several different countries, new research finds that age is...
via the Ladders by Christopher D Connors The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reinvent, renew and revamp our approach toward living our best life. It’s great for planning and refocusing our priorities. If you ended 2020 in the doldrums of despair...
via the Greater Good by Jill Suttie Can religious faith make you happier? It’s a question that has plagued happiness scientists. While it makes sense that religion could bring meaning to people’s lives, meaning is not necessarily the same as happiness—even if it provides us with other benefits. In addition, being...
via Tim Chester How different is the aloha spirit from joie de vivre? This global primer will help you find joy in any language. Happiness. Contentment. Joy. We all know what it means, and how it feels—not to mention how it doesn’t (hi, 2020!). But how to...
via Psychology Today by Tonya Lester Several years back, a friend relocated from New York City to Portland, Oregon, with her young family. They left for all the reasons everyone moves from NYC—reasons like a chance to own a house with a yard and to have...
via the Guardian by Helen Russell itting in a corner sobbing may not be everyone’s idea of a great start to the year, but learning how to feel your sad emotions could be the key to a happier 2021. People who cry typically experience fewer “negative...
via Psychology Today by Bryan Robinson It’s not accidental that some people are happier and more successful than others. What are they doing that separates them from the pack? They make resilience and well-being top priorities. A Winning Frame of Mind Michele Sullivan, former president of the Caterpillar Foundation,...
via TED Ideas by Cleo Wade This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. People will tell you to find your purpose. They will...