#happiness
#happiness

I've hit every financial milestone, yet I feel empty - am I sacrificing real happiness for more digits?

Money is a tool, not the end goal; finding true happiness beyond financial milestones is essential.

Humanity's Real Problem: Accelerating Evolutionary Mismatch

Rapid technological progress overwhelms our biological evolution, resulting in widespread anxiety and suffering.

The attention economy exploits our ancient reward systems, binding us to screens for profit.

The Power of Strong Social Connections

Friendships are vital for well-being, protecting against stress and depression.

The increase in young adults lacking social support is alarming.

Having '4:00 a.m. friends' is crucial for happiness.

Attention: The One Key to Happiness You Can Control

A person's attention determines their happiness.

Shifting focus to positive things can help block negativity.

Practicing gratitude boosts emotional resilience.

Why Healing the Past Won't Make You Happy

Emotional pain is caused by present focus, not past events.

Training your attention leads to emotional freedom.

Mastering focus is essential for lasting happiness.

Relationships

How to Be a Better Friend, Not Just an Acquaintance

I've hit every financial milestone, yet I feel empty - am I sacrificing real happiness for more digits?

Money is a tool, not the end goal; finding true happiness beyond financial milestones is essential.

Humanity's Real Problem: Accelerating Evolutionary Mismatch

Rapid technological progress overwhelms our biological evolution, resulting in widespread anxiety and suffering.

The attention economy exploits our ancient reward systems, binding us to screens for profit.

The Power of Strong Social Connections

Friendships are vital for well-being, protecting against stress and depression.

The increase in young adults lacking social support is alarming.

Having '4:00 a.m. friends' is crucial for happiness.

Attention: The One Key to Happiness You Can Control

A person's attention determines their happiness.

Shifting focus to positive things can help block negativity.

Practicing gratitude boosts emotional resilience.

Why Healing the Past Won't Make You Happy

Emotional pain is caused by present focus, not past events.

Training your attention leads to emotional freedom.

Mastering focus is essential for lasting happiness.

Relationships

How to Be a Better Friend, Not Just an Acquaintance

Quiz: Which Kind of Happiness Do You Rely On Most?

Happiness is complex and varies in definition across different assessments.

How to Achieve the Two Types of Happiness

Happiness consists of eudaemonic well-being (meaning and purpose) and hedonic well-being (pleasure and avoidance of pain) for optimal life satisfaction.

Why Are Young People Everywhere So Unhappy?

Young Americans are experiencing significantly low happiness levels, as highlighted by recent reports.

Is dining with others a sign of happiness? - Harvard Gazette

Sharing meals with others significantly boosts life satisfaction and positive emotions, comparable to income in its correlation with happiness.

The Surprising Science of Joy: What Research Got Wrong

Experiencing difficult emotions increases life satisfaction.

Active pursuit of happiness can lead to negative feelings.

Income's effect on happiness reaches a plateau; meaningful engagement matters.

Assertiveness Is More Than "Speaking Up"

Assertiveness encompasses behavior, emotion, and mindset, extending beyond speaking up to enhance overall well-being.

Quiz: Which Kind of Happiness Do You Rely On Most?

Happiness is complex and varies in definition across different assessments.

How to Achieve the Two Types of Happiness

Happiness consists of eudaemonic well-being (meaning and purpose) and hedonic well-being (pleasure and avoidance of pain) for optimal life satisfaction.

Why Are Young People Everywhere So Unhappy?

Young Americans are experiencing significantly low happiness levels, as highlighted by recent reports.

Is dining with others a sign of happiness? - Harvard Gazette

Sharing meals with others significantly boosts life satisfaction and positive emotions, comparable to income in its correlation with happiness.

The Surprising Science of Joy: What Research Got Wrong

Experiencing difficult emotions increases life satisfaction.

Active pursuit of happiness can lead to negative feelings.

Income's effect on happiness reaches a plateau; meaningful engagement matters.

Assertiveness Is More Than "Speaking Up"

Assertiveness encompasses behavior, emotion, and mindset, extending beyond speaking up to enhance overall well-being.

How Much Happiness Is Enough in a Perfect World?

Most people do not desire maximal happiness, health, or freedom, preferring a more moderate approach.

Cultural traditions, especially in East Asia, influence the preference for moderation over maximization.

fromThe Local Germany

Germany news

In which German cities are the residents the happiest?

How Much Happiness Is Enough in a Perfect World?

Most people do not desire maximal happiness, health, or freedom, preferring a more moderate approach.

Cultural traditions, especially in East Asia, influence the preference for moderation over maximization.

fromThe Local Germany

Germany news

In which German cities are the residents the happiest?

more#life-satisfaction

How to Feel More Joy-Even When the World Feels Heavy

Joy is a choice, not a reward, focusing on how we engage with life is key to experiencing it.

Savoring small moments and adding playfulness to tasks can enhance joy in everyday life.

Women in technology

The Joy Audit: Women Need to Prioritize Joy, Not Just Success

How to Feel More Joy-Even When the World Feels Heavy

Joy is a choice, not a reward, focusing on how we engage with life is key to experiencing it.

Savoring small moments and adding playfulness to tasks can enhance joy in everyday life.

Women in technology

The Joy Audit: Women Need to Prioritize Joy, Not Just Success

Relationships

Help! I Can't Prove My Husband's Secret. But I'm Not Even Sure I Should Go Digging.

Relationships

The zero-argument marriage: have the Clooneys found the secret of a happy life?

fromSFGATE

Brooklyn

Nicola and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham Reveal Truth About What Their Life at Home Is Really Like

Relationships

4 Things the Happiest Married Couples Do Differently

fromSlate Magazine

Relationships

Help! I Can't Prove My Husband's Secret. But I'm Not Even Sure I Should Go Digging.

Relationships

The zero-argument marriage: have the Clooneys found the secret of a happy life?

fromSFGATE

Brooklyn

Nicola and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham Reveal Truth About What Their Life at Home Is Really Like

Relationships

4 Things the Happiest Married Couples Do Differently

How You React to Yourself Parallels How You React to Others

People's approach to happiness influences their emotional support for others.

Aspiring to happiness encourages proactive efforts, while concern over happiness can hinder understanding others' feelings.

How Nearly a Century of Happiness Research Led to One Big Finding

Happiness is influenced by more than just circumstances; understanding its roots can empower efforts to enhance it in ourselves and others.

Psychology

An optimal state of consciousness': is flow the secret to happiness?

The secret to happiness lies in achieving a state of flow.

Corruption's Correlation With National Happiness Levels

Happiest countries report lower corruption levels and higher public trust.

Intentionality in establishing anti-corruption cultures is essential for effectiveness.

Anti-corruption training significantly enhances reporting and mitigates corruption.

Understanding the True Meaning of Success and Power

True happiness and success encompass both inner fulfillment and external achievements.

Success means giving your all and letting go of the outcomes.

Power involves both external influence and self-mastery.

How Self-Control Leads to Happiness

Mindfully enjoying small indulgences can improve self-control and happiness.

Self-control contributes to greater life satisfaction when experienced positively.

Controlling pleasure perception is crucial for achieving happiness.

How You React to Yourself Parallels How You React to Others

People's approach to happiness influences their emotional support for others.

Aspiring to happiness encourages proactive efforts, while concern over happiness can hinder understanding others' feelings.

How Nearly a Century of Happiness Research Led to One Big Finding

Happiness is influenced by more than just circumstances; understanding its roots can empower efforts to enhance it in ourselves and others.

Psychology

An optimal state of consciousness': is flow the secret to happiness?

The secret to happiness lies in achieving a state of flow.

Corruption's Correlation With National Happiness Levels

Happiest countries report lower corruption levels and higher public trust.

Intentionality in establishing anti-corruption cultures is essential for effectiveness.

Anti-corruption training significantly enhances reporting and mitigates corruption.

Understanding the True Meaning of Success and Power

True happiness and success encompass both inner fulfillment and external achievements.

Success means giving your all and letting go of the outcomes.

Power involves both external influence and self-mastery.

How Self-Control Leads to Happiness

Mindfully enjoying small indulgences can improve self-control and happiness.

Self-control contributes to greater life satisfaction when experienced positively.

Controlling pleasure perception is crucial for achieving happiness.

more#psychology

#world-happiness-report

Why Shakespeare's take on happiness still resonates in 2025

Happiness is deeply intertwined with caring and sharing, influenced by both personal experiences and cultural contexts.

fromThe Conversation

philosophy

'I were but little happy, if I could say how much': Shakespeare's insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years

East Bay food

This Country Is the Happiest Place in East Asia-and It Has Incredible Street Food, Beautiful National Parks, and Bubbling Hot Springs

US news

5 ways to rewire your brain for happiness

Why Shakespeare's take on happiness still resonates in 2025

Happiness is deeply intertwined with caring and sharing, influenced by both personal experiences and cultural contexts.

fromThe Conversation

philosophy

'I were but little happy, if I could say how much': Shakespeare's insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years

East Bay food

This Country Is the Happiest Place in East Asia-and It Has Incredible Street Food, Beautiful National Parks, and Bubbling Hot Springs

more#world-happiness-report

US news

5 ways to rewire your brain for happiness

Deepen the Connection Quotient in Your Relationship

Strong relationships predict life satisfaction and longevity.

Intentional acts can enhance everyday interactions.

Conversations can balance depth and playfulness.

Engaging authentically can cultivate richer relationships.

Relationships

Why Your Partner Can't Be Happy for You

Public health

Things money can't buy - like happiness and better health - Harvard Gazette

Mental health

Good People Are Happier, and This Is Why

Retirement

I'm a multi-millionaire in my mid 30s but I feel like a failure after my girlfriend left - Should I have told her about the money?

Relationships

Deepen the Connection Quotient in Your Relationship

Strong relationships predict life satisfaction and longevity.

Intentional acts can enhance everyday interactions.

Conversations can balance depth and playfulness.

Engaging authentically can cultivate richer relationships.

Relationships

Why Your Partner Can't Be Happy for You

Public health

Things money can't buy - like happiness and better health - Harvard Gazette

Mental health

Good People Are Happier, and This Is Why

Retirement

I'm a multi-millionaire in my mid 30s but I feel like a failure after my girlfriend left - Should I have told her about the money?

This City Was Just Ranked the Happiest in the United States

New York City is named the happiest city in the United States based on the 2025 Happy City Index.

This Iconic City Was Just Named the Happiest in the U.S.

New York City is ranked as the happiest city in the U.S. according to the Happy City Index.

Although NYC has high scores in economic performance and mobility, only 30% of its residents report happiness with their quality of life.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Retirement

Is your home ready for you to age in place? What to consider

Europe politics

Every Country in This Part of the World Ranks for Quality of Life-and They All Have 1 Thing in Common

This Is the Happiest City in the World Right Now-and No, It's Not in Finland

Copenhagen ranks as the happiest city globally, emphasizing education, innovation, and health care.

California

fromwww.ocregister.com

Irvine ranks 7th most serene city in US, Huntington Beach at 18th

Orange County features two of the nation's happiest and low-stress cities, showcasing high quality of life metrics.

fromAFAR Media

This City Was Just Ranked the Happiest in the United States

New York City is named the happiest city in the United States based on the 2025 Happy City Index.

This Iconic City Was Just Named the Happiest in the U.S.

New York City is ranked as the happiest city in the U.S. according to the Happy City Index.

Although NYC has high scores in economic performance and mobility, only 30% of its residents report happiness with their quality of life.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Retirement

Is your home ready for you to age in place? What to consider

Europe politics

Every Country in This Part of the World Ranks for Quality of Life-and They All Have 1 Thing in Common

New York City

This Is the Happiest City in the World Right Now-and No, It's Not in Finland

fromwww.ocregister.com

California

Irvine ranks 7th most serene city in US, Huntington Beach at 18th

more#quality-of-life

#personal-fulfillment

Wellness

Why Success Is Overrated

Bootstrapping

Dear James: I Miss Playing the Banjo

Wellness

Why Success Is Overrated

more#personal-fulfillment

Bootstrapping

Dear James: I Miss Playing the Banjo

#community

fromTime Out London

London food

Britain's happiest places to live have been revealed - and two are near London

London politics

The Guardian's happiest places to live in Britain revealed

fromTime Out London

London food

Britain's happiest places to live have been revealed - and two are near London

London politics

The Guardian's happiest places to live in Britain revealed

more#community

fromMail Online

The happiest NAMES in the UK - it's bad news for Victors and Susans

Overall, 23 percent of Brits claimed some of the happiest people they've ever met are called Dave, shedding light on the perception of names.

UK news

New York Mets

fromNew York Post

'Something's up' with Juan Soto as Mets star's struggles mount: Adam Ottavino

Former players express concern over Juan Soto's happiness and hustle with the Mets.

#financial-independence

What the FIRE Movement Gets Wrong About Money and Happiness

The FIRE movement misjudges the relationship between money and happiness.

Retirement

Is Aiming for $10M in Savings Enough for Early Retirement?

What the FIRE Movement Gets Wrong About Money and Happiness

The FIRE movement misjudges the relationship between money and happiness.

more#financial-independence

Retirement

Is Aiming for $10M in Savings Enough for Early Retirement?

I tried parenting the Danish way for a week and it works - here are the best tips I learned

Danish parenting techniques contribute significantly to the country's high happiness rankings.

Parenting

fromBuzzFeed

As a New Mom, I'm Amazed How Often I'm Asked This Question. My Answer Surprises Everyone.

Couples using IVF report greater happiness and positivity than those conceiving naturally.

Fertility trauma can enhance resilience and parenting confidence.

Parenting

How to Increase Your Child's Happiness

Parenting

A lot of mums are angry at Chappell Roan. I just want her to come over and listen to me whinge | Molly Glassey

Parenting

fromIndependent

I tried parenting the Danish way for a week and it works - here are the best tips I learned

Danish parenting techniques contribute significantly to the country's high happiness rankings.

Parenting

fromBuzzFeed

As a New Mom, I'm Amazed How Often I'm Asked This Question. My Answer Surprises Everyone.

Couples using IVF report greater happiness and positivity than those conceiving naturally.

Fertility trauma can enhance resilience and parenting confidence.

Parenting

How to Increase Your Child's Happiness

Parenting

A lot of mums are angry at Chappell Roan. I just want her to come over and listen to me whinge | Molly Glassey

Dying Happy Is an Act of Love

Dying with meaning helps loved ones preserve identity and navigate grief more resiliently.

Living with happiness now is the best way to leave peace-not pain-behind.

#mindfulness

Wellness

How to Live Life in the Zone

Mindfulness

When Good Deals Are Bad Deals

How to Live Life in the Zone

Flow is a state of joyful focus where time and self-consciousness fade.

Process-driven purpose leads to happiness and longevity.

Mindfulness

When Good Deals Are Bad Deals

Don't Confuse Purpose With Comfort

Purpose is found in the process of becoming rather than in reaching a fixed goal.

Embrace effort and struggle to discover true fulfillment and meaning in life.

Wellness

The Story You Tell Yourself

Don't Confuse Purpose With Comfort

Purpose is found in the process of becoming rather than in reaching a fixed goal.

Embrace effort and struggle to discover true fulfillment and meaning in life.

Wellness

The Story You Tell Yourself

more#purpose

#city-rankings

fromTime Out New York

New York City

NYC is among the happiest cities in the world-we're shocked, too

New York City surprises with its gold status on the Happy City Index 2025, ranking 17th for citizen happiness.

fromThe Mercury News

California

Southern California city ranks 7th most serene in US, Oakland at 62

Orange County includes two of America's happiest cities, Irvine and Huntington Beach, according to WalletHub's serenity rankings.

fromTime Out New York

NYC is among the happiest cities in the world-we're shocked, too

New York City surprises with its gold status on the Happy City Index 2025, ranking 17th for citizen happiness.

fromThe Mercury News

California

Southern California city ranks 7th most serene in US, Oakland at 62

The most surprising habits people have in the world's happiest country - including this unusual weekly ritual

Finns prioritize outdoor activities and sauna rituals for improved mental and physical health.

Food & drink

My Miserable Week in the Happiest Country on Earth'

fromNew York Post

The most surprising habits people have in the world's happiest country - including this unusual weekly ritual

Finns prioritize outdoor activities and sauna rituals for improved mental and physical health.

Food & drink

My Miserable Week in the Happiest Country on Earth'

These are the happiest cities in the world in 2025 - and NYC didn't do as bad as we'd expect

Copenhagen is ranked the happiest city in 2025, according to the Institute for Quality of Life.

How Buying Fresh Fruits and Quality Coffee Changed My Life - What Purchases Impacted You Most?

When they looked at purchases under $10,000, it wasn't a television or a watch that impacted their life the most. Instead, spending money on surprisingly simple things like fresh fruit and sparkling water has made a dramatic difference.

Retirement

Japanese Wisdom for a Good Life

"In Japan, happiness has more balance. While our skills and accomplishments are important, our happiness is deeply connected to others. We can't rely solely on ourselves, because our resources and power are limited."

Mental health

Social media marketing

fromFlowingData

Research suggests less Facebook and Instagram is better for your emotional state

Deactivating social media can enhance emotional well-being, particularly happiness, among users.

#work-life-balance

fromMail Online

Mental health

Revealed: The formula for the perfect day - including a shift at WORK

Mental health

The best day ever: have scientists found the secret of happiness?

fromMail Online

Revealed: The formula for the perfect day - including a shift at WORK

A perfect day includes specific time allocations for family, friends, exercise, and limited screen time.

The best day ever: have scientists found the secret of happiness?

Researchers suggest a balanced mix of family time, social activities, and exercise leads to better-than-average days.

more#work-life-balance

fromApartment Therapy

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

8 Things Nobody Needs in a Garden

Spring is a time of renewal, and for gardeners, that means cleaning up your space. Getting rid of old gardening tools and clutter can boost both your garden's health and your own happiness.

Everyday cooking

The happiness ratings of Havering secondary schools revealed in new Ofsted data

The results of Ofsted's questionnaire revealed Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School as the happiest school, with 97% of parents affirming their children's happiness.

SF parents