“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Most Americans are familiar with these words, even if they don’t know that they are contained in the introduction to the Declaration of Independence, the ...

Guest columnist Nicole Schwartz is a senior psychology major and neuroscience minor at Baldwin Wallace University. After exploring the meaning of happiness in her last semester with Professor Jen ...

There’s a key line of the Declaration of Independence, whose passage we mark on the Glorious Fourth of July, now 249 years later: how the people of these United States “are endowed by their Creator ...

The blueprint for happiness isn’t just theoretical, it’s deeply personal and powerfully practical. Here’s what it means and how you can cultivate it. What is happiness, really? Positive psychology ...

There are several books on my shelves that have the word “meaning” in their title. One I've turned to on multiple occasions, Viktor Frankl’s well-known book, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” because if ...

What makes a good life? For decades, psychologists have debated whether true fulfillment comes from happiness—a life of comfort and joy—or meaning—a life of purpose and impact. But what if there's a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jack Kelly covers career growth, job market and workplace trends. Apr 04, 2024, 06:00am EDT When it comes to your job and career, ...

“How to Build a Life” is a column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life. Sisyphus ...

Tension: We pursue success as though it guarantees happiness, yet it often leaves us hollow. Noise: Career-coaching culture tells us to aim higher, work harder, win more—while the real prize might be ...