Happiness & SWB
Here you will find articles about happiness as a branch of positive psychology as well as important research findings about happiness and subjective well-being.
What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important?
What is happiness? It seems like an odd question, but is it? Do you know how to define happiness? Do you think happiness is the [...]
The Psychology, Theory, and Science of Happiness (+ 16 Best Articles)
I will admit that when I learned that I was to write an article on the psychology, theory, and science of happiness, I thought “easy!”. [...]
Success Versus Happiness – What is More Important?
What is more important to you, happiness or success? According to psychologist Daniel Gilbert, who is a psychology professor at Harvard, happiness is the ultimate [...]
15 Best Happiness Books and Are They Worth Your Time?
There is a wealth of material out there about happiness. Perhaps your ‘taste-buds’ have been tempted by reading about happiness – either on this website, [...]
Happiness at Work: 10 Tips for How to be Happy at Work
How often do you consider quitting your job and feel that you are not getting paid enough for the dedication and service you offer your [...]
How to Find Inner Peace and Happiness (Incl. Mantras + Quotes)
Inner peace is closely related to happiness. From Buddhist philosophy to Mahatma Gandhi and the Dalai Lama, they have all been strong proponents of inner [...]
The Philosophy of Happiness in Life (+ Aristotle’s View)
Happiness. It is a term we throw about without much thought these days… my guess is that, actually, you think you know what is meant [...]
Life Satisfaction Theory and 4 Contributing Factors
If you’re a bit confused about the many, many terms being thrown around related to happiness, well-being, and life satisfaction, you’re not alone! There are [...]
10 Psychological Predictors of Happiness Across the Lifespan
Why do people age differently? Why do some people grow better and happier with age, constantly improving like a fine Cabernet Sauvignon, while other people [...]
Pollyanna Principle: The Psychology of Positivity Bias
When you think of “bias” you probably think of it in terms of something negative. For example, you might think of being biased against a [...]
