The Power of Possessions: Does Being Surrounded by Stuff Make Us Happy?
Here’s what the science says. By Elena Gooray Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared in our November/December 2016…
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The Pain of an Election Loss Is Intense but Short-Lived
Partisans take their party’s defeat personally. But the pain will soon pass. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: John Moore/Getty…
Happy Thoughts Can Make You Sad
Not today, not tomorrow, but positive daydreaming may lead to depression down the road.
Those Are Boxes of Joy Under the Tree
Don't underestimate the happiness physical presents can produce.
The Future of Work: Having Our Pie and Eating It Too
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Here’s a Reason to Smile: Happy People Live Longer
New research finds happier people live longer, on average, while angry ones are more likely to die early.
With Age Comes Not Only Wisdom, but Trust
A large-scale study shows faith in one’s fellow man increases as we get older.
Happiness: Conservatives Proclaim It, Liberals Display It
New research throws into question the belief that right-wingers tend to be happier than those on the left.