We’ve been sold the fantasy that romantic love is the ultimate human achievement. But no amount of chemistry, devotion, or soulmate energy can fill the void created by emotional neglect, unhealed ...

Practitioners of mind-body medicine (MBM) have long suggested that we can limit the negative effects of chronic stress and promote overall well-being by taking steps to ensure we live a happier, ...

Love plays a central role in our lives, e.g., the love for our partner, our children, friends, pets, others, as well as for ourselves. In this post, I am not addressing our struggle with romantic love ...

After 40, happiness stops being about chasing more and starts coming down to a few simple, intentional choices. These six ...

Joseph Addison’s words remind us of the simple, yet profound pillars of happiness: something to do, something to love, and ...

John Lennon believed happiness was life's key. His childhood answer to 'what do you want to be' was 'happy'. This simple idea contrasts with modern pursuits of success and status. The legendary artist ...

The commonly held belief that happiness follows a U-shaped curve – with peaks at the beginning and end of life – might be incorrect. But Fabian Kratz and Josef Brüderl – both at the Ludwig Maximilian ...

One of the core teachings of Premanand Maharaj is the importance of selfless love. He emphasized that love should not be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. A new study identifies states where you’re most likely to ...