Happiness is often sold as a simple equation of success, money, and a sharp mind, but the data tell a more unsettling story.

People who actively choose happiness build simple daily rituals that support happiness, emotional balance, and long-term life ...

Flashing cameras. Glamorous premieres. Endless public appearances. The spectacle of celebrity life dazzles from afar, but behind the red carpets lies a different reality. Some stars discovered that ...

While younger generations chase promotions and perfect their social media presence, working-class boomers have quietly ...

The commonly held belief that happiness follows a U-shaped curve – with peaks at the beginning and end of life – might be incorrect. But Fabian Kratz and Josef Brüderl – both at the Ludwig Maximilian ...

Money can’t buy happiness—but mindset can. People often say that “money can’t buy happiness,” yet living on a tight budget can sometimes make us feel otherwise. According to Morgan Housel, author of ...

Happiness is overrated—especially at work. Sure, free snacks, casual Fridays, and the occasional ping-pong table might make employees happy for a minute. But if you think that’s what keeps them ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Still, given what I now do for work, I have to ask: How exactly does higher education affect ...

Small daily pleasures, or micro-joys, do more than lift your mood in the moment. They are, for all intents and purposes, the happiness fuel of your life. Micro-joys, like savoring a cup of coffee, ...

We’ve been sold a lie about happiness. Self-help books, motivational speakers, and social media influencers tell us that we can—and should—strive for ultimate happiness, that elusive “10 out of 10” ...