Discover the importance of finding happiness within yourself rather than relying on others for joy and fulfillment.

“You showed us what excellence, respect, and friendship look like in a world that sometimes forgets these values.” — Kristy Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee, speaking to ...

Finding joy each day requires actively regulating your nervous system to override the numb, disconnected feelings—a protective form of emotional blunting—that come from modern parenting. A number of ...

Cultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam. We’d love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at ...

Right after Labor Day, I started on my book tour for "The Joy You Make." In one way, it seemed like the wrong time to extoll the virtues of joy. Whether red, blue or purple, we were all facing the ...

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 ...

Bibi Lynch’s candid reflection on turning 60 with no home, partner or children struck a chord with Independent readers, sparking a lively conversation about mid-life regret, happiness and what really ...

When it comes to happiness, the data is clear. The Harvard Adult Developmental Health Study, which has tracked the lives of thousands of people for over 80 years, offers one undeniable conclusion: ...

The feeling of joy can come from many sources. Maybe you’re staring at one of your favorite works of art, lost in its brushstrokes as your imagination takes over. Was that a face you saw in the ...

Today’s Happiness Break Guide: Spring Washam, is a meditation teacher based in Oakland, California. She is also the author of the book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. We ...