Happiness & SWB
Interesting articles about happiness as a branch of positive psychology, as well as important research findings about happiness and subjective wellbeing.
What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important? (+ Definition)
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 [...]
Psychology of Happiness: A Summary of the Theory & Research
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, [...]
3 Secrets to Happiness at Work According to Research
Organizations are investing increasing amounts of money and resources in improving happiness at work, from team-building exercises and fun consultants to Google’s Chief Happiness Officer [...]
How to Find Inner Peace and Happiness (Incl. Mantras)
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 & 4 Contributing Factors (+ Scale)
If you’re a bit confused about the many, many terms being thrown around related to happiness, wellbeing, 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 [...]
