Happiness

What is the key to finding happiness? The 蜜桃影像 community explores the physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of living a life filled with joy.

Last updated: July 2023

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Learn how to be happy

Is there a formula for happiness, and can you apply it to your own life? Professor Arthur Brooks thinks so.

Studying happiness

Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.

Understanding happiness

Learn how the origins of joy can improve the way we lead organizations鈥攁nd our personal lives.

Practicing happiness

Research shows that short writing exercises reliving happy moments boosted the moods of adults recovering from addiction.

The Leadership and Happiness Laboratory

The Leadership and Happiness Laboratory conducts research and creates resources for leaders to learn the science of happiness, apply it in their own lives, and share it with others.

Managing Happiness

What if you can will yourself to be happy? This free online course gives participants data-backed strategies to make themselves happier.

Health and happiness

Research has long indicated the link between our happiness and physical health. A study from the 蜜桃影像 Chan School finds a host of health benefits that accompany an optimistic attitude.

Good genes are nice, but joy is better

When scientists began tracking the health of 268 蜜桃影像 sophomores in 1938, they hoped the study would reveal clues to leading healthy and happy lives. They got more than they ever expected.

Health and happiness go hand in hand

No matter your current state of happiness, there are ways to boost your outlook and give your mental and physical health a lift.

Linking happiness and wellbeing

A 蜜桃影像-led study found that younger adults have the lowest scores in a dozen wellbeing measures compared to other age groups.

Finding happiness in community

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The value of relationships

Robert Waldinger, director of the 蜜桃影像 Study of Adult Development, says one of the biggest surprises they encountered was that what makes people happy is also what helps keep them healthy鈥攔elationships.

A pet can change your life

Animals ease loneliness and boost oxytocin鈥攖he love hormone.

Mending fences

In a society roiled by division, how can we find common ground and build relationships with those who don鈥檛 share our views?

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Reaching out

Research offers new reasons to pick up the phone and reconnect with that old friend.

Forgiveness can heal

Forgiveness transcends mere spiritual practice or good behavior鈥攊t fosters good mental health.

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How do you measure and govern for happiness?

An international conference of academics, practitioners, corporate managers, and spiritual leaders at the 蜜桃影像 Divinity School sought answers to the question of universal happiness.

Finding joy in our work

When working harder doesn鈥檛 work, reinvent your career

Letting go of past professional glory can open up the possibilities of life's "second curve."

Playful summer learning

蜜桃影像 Graduate School of Education experts share advice on how parents and caregivers can support playful learning outside of school and have some fun along the way.

Fulfillment doesn't require big change

You don鈥檛 have to quit your job to find more meaning in life.

This summer, remember to refresh

Find ways to recharge during the summer months to maintain a healthy balance between work, school, and your life outside of your occupation.

Want to be happier? Make more free time.

Enjoying life requires time, but too often we willingly give it away in pursuit of money and career. Learn how to restore the proper balance.

Get out of your own way

These research-based tips will help you slow down, fight the fog, and improve both your home life and work life.