We all go through difficult phases, and some people are just naturally happier than others, so try to avoid comparing yourself with others.

Following this little-known path can lead to a good life, happiness expert says: A lot of people struggle to happiness and meaning--but following this little-known path can put you on the path to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In your quest for happiness, you might be unknowingly sabotaging yourself. Defense mechanisms, those automatic psychological ...

It took me many years and quite a bit of emotional heartache to realize a life-changing fact: When it comes to purpose, bigger is not better. Most of our anxiety stems from what I call "big P" Purpose ...

When we talk about “finding happy,” we often imagine a lifelong quest: a golden destination somewhere at the intersection of career success, personal growth, and meaningful relationships. But, for ...

Create happiness for yourself by reframing your mind and actions in seven ways Feb. 14, 2012 -- Can happiness be a goal? The poet Burton Hills once wrote, "Happiness is not a destination, it's a ...

If the idea of getting old fills you with dread, there is a New York Times reporter who literally wrote the book on finding happiness as you age. If you'd asked John Leland just two years ago his ...

I continue to hear from people who feel stuck in their jobs due to the stagnant economy. Almost in desperation they fantasize about doing a major career transition (or even a total life change) as the ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Happiness is something many people strive for, yet it remains elusive for some. It's not about having a perfect life, but rather ...

From a psychological perspective, a single mother often lives in a prolonged state of heightened responsibility. Her nervous system rarely gets full rest because she is the only safety net. This can ...