Do self-controlled people resist pleasure—or just crave meaning more? New research reveals how your preference may shape your ...

People who embrace their emotions rather than constantly striving to feel happy often experience greater well-being.

Happiness as a skill makes a lot more sense. Instead of it being a win-lose, a skill is something you can apply at any time.

Ultimately, happiness is a fluctuating experience shaped by our perceptions, social context, and personal growth. While age ...

Meik Wiking has been called “ probably the world’s happiest man ” — and for good reason. As chief executive officer of the ...

At one point in your life you’ve likely been told, “Money can’t buy you happiness.” Two renowned economists—the late Daniel ...

Pursuing happiness and positivity isn't a selfish pursuit, in fact it's a gift to everyone around you, according to one ...

How did Israel place eighth in the 2025 World Happiness Report?The post Against all odds: The psychology behind Israelis’ happiness appeared first on JNS.org.

Raising kids is a tough job. And when it comes to setting them up for success and happiness, it’s not just about what you say, but how you behave. Psychology offers interesting insights into the ...

While Finland tops the World Happiness Report 2025 for the eighth consecutive year, it's Africa's Ubuntu philosophy that's ...

professor of social psychology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia and an editor of the World Happiness Report.There is evidence that doing nice things helps both the recipient and the ...