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Happiness & SWB

Interesting articles about happiness as a branch of positive psychology, as well as important research findings about happiness and subjective wellbeing.

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6 Happiness Tests & Scales to Measure Happiness

Happiness is subjective. We know when we feel happy and when we don’t, but how can we measure it? Psychologists have found a way to [...]

happiness-activities

100+ Happiness Activities for Students, Groups and Adults

Happiness: what would it look like if it was easy? While a booming self-help industry has overwhelmed us with an abundance of well-intentioned advice on [...]

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What is Eudaimonia? Aristotle and Eudaimonic Wellbeing

There are a million different ways to define happiness. Especially in the field of psychology, where operational definitions are a constant work in progress. Eudaimonia [...]

happiness-quotes

19 Cliché Happiness Quotes – Are They Science-Based?

You don’t have to look very far to find some of the many, many quotes on happiness that exist. But do you ever wonder how [...]

How to Find True Happiness (According to Psychology)

What does it mean to be truly happy? There are many philosophical schools of thought regarding the concept of happiness and its cultivation. For instance, [...]

Is happiness genetic

Is Happiness Genetic? An Update on Recent Research

We all seem to know someone who appears to have a constant and endless sunny disposition, whatever the “weather.” Are they born happy? Is it [...]

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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

Is Happiness More Important Than Success?

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 [...]

Best Happiness books

10+ Best Books on Happiness Recommended by Readers

In the pursuit of happiness, we often find ourselves navigating a labyrinth of complexities. The state of happiness, contentment, and fulfillment appear elusive. Fortunately, there [...]

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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 [...]

3 Happiness Exercises Pack [PDF]