Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re looking for happiness—and who isn’t, these days—you ...

Most of us want to be happy, but how? I wish there was a magic spell or an easy solution that would ensure happiness, but there isn't. Part of the problem lies in the way we define happiness. Instead ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

How to be happy is one of those notoriously difficult-to-answer questions - and it's seemingly on everyone's mind right now, with global searches of 'how to be happier' reaching an all-time high in ...

In the past 12 months, just over 27,000 people a month have searched the phrase "how to be happy," according to Conductor Searchlight. A spoiler alert before you read this article: We don't have the ...

I know that it can be difficult to find success and satisfaction early in your career. But I also know it is completely possible. This past summer marked my 10-year anniversary of joining the ...

In today’s world, it can be easy to forget to prioritize our own well-being. One of the best ways to take inventory of your needs?Spending time alone. While it may seem counterintuitive in the moment, ...

Psychologists call it reward sensitivity. And simple steps can help you boost your drive to seek out positive emotions and enjoy life. Credit...Hoi Chan Supported by By Jenny Taitz Jenny Taitz is a ...

In adulthood, many of us are forced to recalibrate our relationship with joy. As responsibilities multiply exponentially, time grows limited, and challenges mount, it becomes harder to make time for ...

Only when we admit we have a problem can we begin to find solutions. In the first episode of How to Build a Happy Life, we explore the neuroscience of emotional management, practices that help us ...

Want a happy retirement? Of course, you do! The Dalai Lama himself described happiness as “the purpose of our lives.” At retirement, however, that desire often becomes an expectation. A white paper ...