June Gruber’s Science of Happiness course doesn’t map the way to unmitigated joy; on the contrary, the science of emotional wellness is more nuanced, and her students are sharing this message outside ...

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 misunderstandings ...

Every year, we come back to the same question: What actually helps people feel more connected, grounded, and human? On The Science of Happiness podcast, we continue to explore what research tells us ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness. Summary: On this episode of The Science of ...

New research says joy, not shame, is what makes better habits stick. Here's the 5-step method two UBC psychologists use to ...

I've spent the last decade immersed in the science of happiness, and I've learned that our relationships are the most important factor contributing to our personal wellbeing. While I was researching ...

RICHMOND, Va. — What makes you happy? Is it the rich taste of chocolate, the serenity of a long walk on the beach or the rush of skateboarding? No matter what brings you joy, the impact of happiness ...

Anthony Jack says he's a pretty happy person. But he knows his definition of happiness may differ from that of others. "We live in a materialistic culture that encourages us to think income and ...

Bestselling author and columnist Arthur Brooks is inspiring people through his writing to embrace happiness. The behavioral scientist, who is also a professor at Harvard University, started ...

This week is my daughter’s half birthday, meaning she’s turning 9 and a half. Remember when birthdays were so much fun you had to dream up a reason to cram more of them into the year? It’s not just me ...