Do you feel stuck, restless or burned out, even though everything looks fine on paper? Here’s why this might be happening, according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

First, the bad news. If you want to be happier, studies show approximately 50 percent of your happiness set point is ...

Retirement is no longer defined solely by reaching a savings goal or walking away from a full-time job. Increasingly, research suggests that happiness in retirement depends on more than just money.

There are plenty of theories about the source of happiness. Who doesn’t think they would be happier with more money and success?We talked to happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of ...

Dogs can absolutely look like they’re smiling. You’ll see that open mouth, relaxed lips, maybe a little tongue, and... The post Why dogs “smile” at you and when it’s not actually happiness appeared ...

A timeless reflection from Marcus Aurelius explores how our mindset shapes our happiness, reminding us why mastering our ...

In the CNBC Make It Book Club pick "New Happy," author Stephanie Harrison shares the lessons that have helped her find 'peace, joy, and purpose.' ...

When we seek happiness, what exactly are we searching for? And when we wish happiness on someone else, what is it that we truly desire for them? Can happiness even be defined or is it an illusion, an ...

A new three-part program at the Contemplative Sciences Center encourages students to move beyond perfectionism and build ...

After more than 12 years studying the science of happiness, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin has found that money is one of the "most complex and fascinating contributors to a happy life." Here's the ...

It’s World Happiness Day, otherwise known as International Day of Happiness, but if you’re not feeling the love, you’re not alone. Many Americans aren’t that happy, according to the World Happiness ...