- Happiness Definition | What Is Happiness - Greater Good
Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky After all, shouldn rsquo;t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive emotions, including amusement, joy, pride, and contentment But to understand the causes and effects of happiness, researchers first need to define it For most, the term happiness is interchangeable with
- Happiness | Greater Good
Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky After all, shouldn rsquo;t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive emotions, including amusement, joy, pride, and contentment But to understand the causes and effects of happiness, researchers first need to define it For most, the term happiness is interchangeable with
- Ten Happiness Practices for the New Year - Greater Good
Happiness isn’t always possible, but there are steps we as individuals can take that can improve the likelihood of happiness Not all of these will work for you, but some might So, why not give them a try? Here we’ve gathered ten practices from our online library of research-tested happiness practices, Greater Good in Action, that can help you to gain some perspective on the past or look
- Your Happiness Calendar for January 2026 - Greater Good
Kira M Newman Kira M Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, Mindful magazine, Social Media Monthly, and Tech co She is coauthor of The Science of Happiness Workbook (Norton, 2025) and coeditor of The Gratitude Project
- How Does Retirement Affect Our Health and Happiness?
A review of research investigated how mental health and physical activity change in retirees around the world
- Can Money Buy Happiness? It Depends on Why You’re…
Can Money Buy Happiness? It Depends on Why You’re Spending It According to new research, our purchases may make us happier when they're motivated by goals we care about
- Your Happiness Forgiveness Calendar for July 2025 - Greater Good
Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being This month, we’re offering a special Happiness Forgiveness Calendar —and we hope it helps you consider forgiveness
- World Happiness Report Highlights the Importance of…
The happiest and helpiest countries In addition to the overall rankings, this year’s World Happiness Report also ranked countries in six other categories related to kindness and generosity The first three were based on how many people gave money to charity, volunteered, or helped a stranger in the last month—actual kindness behaviors
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