Those are the two main questions I have been trying to answer for more than a decade. I run the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen — and, no, we don’t have unicorns or chocolate ...

By doing this, I am future-proofing my happiness by planning things I know will feed it. My process made me wonder whether other people had found interesting ways of thinking about resolutions.

The subjects will be asked to take part in short “happiness interventions”, which might involve taking exercise or engaging in social interactions, to see what strategies are most likely to ...

Although happiness can feel like an amorphous concept, science has explored key pieces of the experience, such as which choices, activities, and mindsets lead to fulfillment, common ...

Measure and assess the impact on your life, so that you can keep those features that induce happiness and purpose, and eliminate those that do not.

Happiness is linked to having a strong immune system, helping prevent illness and making symptoms less severe. For example, in a group of people exposed to a flu virus, those who had typically ...

The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

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No doubt it is different things to different people. But happiness, whatever it is, can be found — is being found — all around us, even in these often-dark times and this often-frustrating place.

Why not try these science-backed tips to get more happiness in your life? Some people are born to be happier than others. But whether you're the kind of person who sings in the shower and dances ...

Was 2024 a great year? If your answer is no, you're not alone, says Jennifer Moss, a regular CBC contributor on the topic of happiness. Moss, who is from Kitchener, is a speaker, author ...