These days, there's a lot of chatter about genuine contentment versus simply the appearance of happiness. "Instagram vs. reality" has even become a popular social media caption and theme, with some ...

Can you be wrong about whether you are happy? This seems a silly question. If you feel happy, you are happy. If you don’t feel happy, you’re not. That’s what happiness means. There is no objective ...

Some months ago, my husband and my granddaughter Malia were having a great time together even though they live 400 miles apart. They were on their respective iPhones, “FaceTiming,” as they planned his ...

The pursuit of happiness often feels like a solitary endeavor, but research consistently shows that our well-being flourishes through meaningful connections with others. Opening up about what truly ...

The way we process emotions and regulate our mood is a series of patterns that starts when we’re young. Dr Alex George’s new book Happy Habits: your guide to feeling happy, calm and confident was ...

Happiness is not about being cheerful all the time or having a perfect life. Psychology shows that genuinely happy people tend to share certain emotional habits that help them stay grounded, connected ...