The beginning of a new year offers us a special time and a unique opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of our lives. In ...

Many of us imagine happiness peaking in youth, or maybe after retirement, when the pressures of work and raising a family have eased. But research shows something more surprising: happiness follows a ...

We used to have a very different understanding of what it means to live well. Credit...By Joanne Joo Supported by By Kwame Anthony Appiah Kwame Anthony Appiah is The New York Times Magazine’s Ethicist ...

Have you ever looked at someone who seems to radiate joy and wondered, "Are they just lucky?" It's easy to assume that people who seem to have had easier lives—stable families, good education, ...

Create happiness for yourself by reframing your mind and actions in seven ways Feb. 14, 2012 -- Can happiness be a goal? The poet Burton Hills once wrote, "Happiness is not a destination, it's a ...

Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right direction. She explains how to make small changes that can move you toward ...

Researchers found autonomy boosts wellbeing globally, but wealthier societies see dramatically stronger effects on life ...

You’ve probably heard of “hygge,” the Danish concept of coziness that became all the rage a few years ago. But you may not have heard of the man who made it internet-famous. But even happiness experts ...

In 2024, for the first time, the World Happiness Report placed the United States outside the top 20. In 2025, it dropped one spot more, ranking 24th. That’s a generational decline for a country long ...