According to psychology, the most telling signs of genuine happiness often show up in small, everyday behaviors.

Pursuing happiness too intensely can lead to less wellbeing. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels. We all want to be happy. At least that seems to be the message that we get from society: Pursue ...

The Philosophical Corner is a monthly column dedicated to the exposure and discussion of philosophy. Welcome, amateur philosophers of Ohio State. At its core, this column aims to spark interest in ...

What if the way we pursue happiness is part of the problem? This post explores why meaning, vulnerability, and depth—not pleasure alone—create lasting well-being.

What is happiness? How do you define it? Maybe it's feeling good, having a sunny disposition or being fulfilled, even if you don't feel pleasant all the time. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier ...

Many of us seek happiness as a guiding aim in our lives. But what about being content? Are feelings of contentment just a lesser, diluted form of happiness—or something distinct and valuable to pursue ...

In 2024, for the first time, the World Happiness Report placed the United States outside the top 20. In 2025, it dropped one spot more, ranking 24th. That’s a generational decline for a country long ...