One of the most famous quotes in American history comes from the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that “Life, ...

You’d think a scientifically literate and technologically sophisticated society that has established the pursuit of happiness as an unalienable right would know a ...

The Importance of Happiness in Our Lives Happiness is more than just a fleeting emotion; it is deeply tied to our well-being. Research has shown that people who prioritize happiness experience various ...

I’m always curious when the annual World Happiness Report comes out what humanity’s overall state of happiness looks like.

They found that those who actively sought happiness showed less self-control in everyday life. In other words, willpower and the pursuit of happiness draw on the same resources, which are not ...

The United Nations established the International Day of Happiness in 2012, recognizing the pursuit of happiness ... and environmental well-being. The theme for the International Day of Happiness ...

Researchers have a new explanation for why we experience the "happiness paradox"—a phenomenon wherein trying to make ourselves happier actually makes us less happy. Studies have documented the ...

Find Joy in the Pursuit. The Atlantic’s In Pursuit of Happiness event kicked off this spring to help people build more intentional and happy lives. Drawing on our celebrated coverage of the ...