Happiness isn’t just about big wins, full schedules, or perfectly planned family time. Psychologist and happiness researcher ...

The United States took a tumble in the latest World Happiness Report, falling to 23rd place among developed countries. It was the first time America fell out of the top 20. According to social ...

Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. Originally from Russia, she received her A.B., summa cum laude, from Harvard University and her Ph.D.

New book offers 12 scientific steps to help you get what you want from life. Jan. 8, 2008 — -- Don't wait for happiness to find you. Go out and get it with tips from "The How of Happiness: A ...

Editor’s note: Shift Your Mindset is a new series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. We talk to experts about how to do things differently to live a better life. But is making a daily list of ...

Like many books in the ever-expanding self-help genre, “The Myths of Happiness” is essentially about changing the way we think to find more serenity and purpose in our lives. The author, a psychology ...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally happier than others? Or if there are any universal keys to happiness? Sanjay sits down with social psychologist and University of California ...

Why do we buy certain things, and does it make us happier? Sociological and psychological forces are at work when people are adding to their shopping carts. People consume so much partly because of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jack Kelly covers career growth, job market and workplace trends. According to psychology professor and happiness specialist Dr.

The Declaration of Independence asserts the rights of Americans to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” We all want to be happy. But, what is happiness? Why is it important? In this ...

(CNN) — Gratitude gets credited with making improvements in just about every life sphere, including benefiting decision-making, self-esteem and stress reduction and boosting cardiovascular health, ...