We often assume that in order to be happy in life, we need to rely on external forces to change our circumstances, or to validate our choices. But having spent the last 15 years studying the science ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Zoë Petersen, Deseret News Marriage and family therapist Tony Mosier went through a rough patch where he felt joy was elusive. He ...

For many, the holiday season brings a confusing mix of emotions. What often feels like "the most wonderful time of year" for one person can be exhausting and anxiety-inducing for another. Close to ...

People who are genuinely happy in midlife often discover that real happiness looks very different from the polished (but fake) version many people perform for others. Instead of pretending to have it ...

New year, new you. Well, maybe not. You don't need a complete life do-over to feel better. Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. Being truly happy also doesn't mean waiting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When homing in on how to be happier, it’s easier to concentrate on all the negatives you need to eliminate in your life: Toxic ...

Brooks explores why that raise at work won’t make you happy, and how money actually influences wellbeing. He also shares how approaching your life “like a startup entrepreneur” can add excitement and ...

You may think that happiness is the ultimate goal, but research shows otherwise. Here's why the happiest people may not always get ahead in every area of life. Many of us today are doing our best to ...

I've spent more than 12 years studying happiness and human nature. Along the way, I've collected what I call "Secrets of Adulthood" — the lessons I've learned, with time and experience, about how to ...

Time and money typically go hand in hand, but not in a good way. Generally speaking — 4-Hour Workweeks aside — making more money requires putting in more time. Even not true, it’s perceived to be true ...