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- Happiness Definition | What Is Happiness - Greater Good
Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky After all, shouldn rsquo;t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive emotions, including amusement, joy, pride, and contentment But to understand the causes and effects of happiness, researchers first need to define it For most, the term happiness is interchangeable with
- Happiness | Greater Good
The search for happiness can make you unhappy—but there is a research-tested solution Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year Research suggests that people nearing death talk about their experience as more positive than we imagine it would be
- Your Happiness Forgiveness Calendar for July 2025 - Greater Good
Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being This month, we’re offering a special Happiness Forgiveness Calendar —and we hope it helps you consider forgiveness
- Your Happiness Calendar for August 2025 - Greater Good
About the Author Kira M Newman Kira M Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, Mindful magazine, Social Media Monthly, and Tech co She is coauthor of The Science of Happiness Workbook (Norton, 2025) and coeditor of The Gratitude Project
- What the Longest Happiness Study Reveals About… - Greater Good
A new book summarizes the findings from a famous happiness study that began in the 1930s—and explains how you can be happier
- Your Happiness Calendar for October 2024 - Greater Good
This month, calm your busy mind Kira M Newman Kira M Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, Mindful magazine, Social Media Monthly, and Tech co She is coauthor of The Science of Happiness Workbook (Norton, 2025) and coeditor of The Gratitude Project
- How Does Retirement Affect Our Health and Happiness?
A review of research investigated how mental health and physical activity change in retirees around the world
- How Much of Your Happiness Is Under Your Control? - Greater Good
The researchers behind the original "happiness pie chart" share what they've learned in the past 15 years
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