In the past 12 months, just over 27,000 people a month have searched the phrase "how to be happy," according to Conductor Searchlight. A spoiler alert before you read this article: We don't have the ...

Wanting to be happy is the most human thing there is. The research on how to actually get there is both obvious and ...

Many people find it difficult to justify being happy when there's so much suffering in the world. And seeing the hardships of others on the news, like the victims of tornadoes and other natural ...

It can be refreshing to discover that things can be done differently. In a city where the art world often moves according to well-rehearsed routines, alternative models that allow creativity to ...

If you’re seeking happiness, you may have heard that variety is the spice of life. Interesting data suggests it’s true. When you’re pursuing happiness or figuring out how to be happy, variety can ...

If you’re looking for happiness—and who isn’t, these days—you may be most successful by creating experiences that are based on your generation. A new survey finds there are significant differences in ...

At just 16, Michael Plant became interested in what people could do to maximize happiness, so he started studying philosophy. Two decades later, Plant, 36, is a global happiness researcher at the ...

In today’s world, it can be easy to forget to prioritize our own well-being. One of the best ways to take inventory of your needs?Spending time alone. While it may seem counterintuitive in the moment, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Officially titled Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy, the romantic drama follows a wife and stay-at-home mom who "seeks to reignite ...

When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he assured Americans of their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This idea seems to lead many Americans to chase after ...

In a recent blog post, I listed 10 qualities of mentally healthy people. One of the qualities that I mentioned was the ability to be happy for other people, even when we're not happy in our own lives.