"Look at my new bike, Mom," said the young boy. Ralph had long wanted a new bike. He was so happy, he could scarcely contain his emotions. "Wow, life is wonderful, I'm so thrilled I could die," he ...

Happiness is a basic human emotion. It was categorized as such by famous emotion researcher and psychologist Paul Eckman, who identified the six emotions that are present in all cultures from birth.

There is a lot of talk about happiness. Books, media, and speakers focus on happiness. Many claim it is our fundamental right to be happy, though I’m not sure why they believe so. Happiness is a ...

There’s a common misunderstanding about acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): that pursuing a positive mood is somehow a bad idea. I get it—the nuance can be tricky. But the science, and the heart ...

Cultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam. We’d love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at ...

Happiness is a sense of contentment that everyone strives to achieve in life. The definition of happiness varies from individual to individual, however, the feeling of satisfaction and the gush of ...

On Monday I was honored to speak to the graduating students at Arizona State University. It was an intimidating occasion. ASU is the most innovative university in the world. Plus, there were 35,000 ...