The World Happiness Report recently celebrated its 12th birthday. Not surprisingly, Finland has once again topped the list as the happiest country on the planet for its seventh consecutive year.

Happiness is a goal we all strive towards, but have you stopped to think about exactly what “happiness” is to you? Is it being in love? Is it buying a new car? Is it living in your dream town? Or is ...

Harvard professor and "How to Build a Life" columnist Arthur C. Brooks answers the internet's burning questions about "happiness." Does anyone else feel depression after completing a goal? Can social ...

Emphasizing virtue as the foundation of true joy, Jeffrey Rosen — president and CEO of the National Constitution Center — discussed the pursuit of happiness in his forum on Jan. 28. Centered on moral ...

I’ve experienced the hollow promise of material wealth firsthand. When I reached what many would consider the pinnacle of success—owning the Ferrari, the mansion big enough to entertain 150 guests—I ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. I visited one of my clients, a tech company that used to be a startup many years ago and now ...

While happiness is linked to pleasure and satisfying one's needs, research has found that meaningfulness is associated with ...

NEW YORK, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of International Happiness Day 2025, entrepreneur and philanthropist Carl Barney announces his upcoming new book, The Happiness Experiment: A ...