The happiness of Advent and Christmas isn’t something we create or fake.

The happiness of Advent and Christmas isn’t something we create or fake.

Finding Joy This Advent Season Every December, many of us search for a little joy. It’s a season fueled by bustling stores and packed schedules, where we hope to lighten our burdens, even if just for a moment. Yet, for some families, the bright lights of the season can’t quite mask the heaviness they feel […]

Happiness specialist cautions that being a workaholic can negatively affect relationships and mental well-being.

Happiness specialist cautions that being a workaholic can negatively affect relationships and mental well-being.

Finding Balance Between Happiness and Unhappiness Many people spend their lives striving for happiness, or perhaps more accurately, trying to escape unhappiness, often resorting to both healthy strategies and unhealthy distractions. Arthur Brooks, a behavioral scientist and happiness expert at Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently discussed the intricate balance between happiness and unhappiness […]

I worked as a managing director at a major bank and chose to retire early. True happiness came from gaining my independence, not from an extravagant watch.

I worked as a managing director at a major bank and chose to retire early. True happiness came from gaining my independence, not from an extravagant watch.

This essay is informed by a conversation with Eric Sim, a 55-year-old former UBS banker who has transitioned into a published author, professional speaker, and career coach. The content has been edited for brevity and clarity. Back in my early banking days, I often found myself surrounded by colleagues flaunting their expensive watches and flashy […]

6-step morning routine for improved productivity from a happiness expert at Harvard

6-step morning routine for improved productivity from a happiness expert at Harvard

Enhancing Your Morning for a Better Day Starting your day off positively can significantly set the tone for how the rest of it unfolds. Recent wellness trends emphasize the importance of cultivating good habits between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., before heading into the workday. Arthur Brooks, a behavioral scientist and happiness expert at Harvard, […]

Ways to achieve forgiveness for happiness and emotional balance

Ways to achieve forgiveness for happiness and emotional balance

Erica Kirk’s Forgiveness Sparks Widespread Discussion Who would have thought that “grace” could become a common headline? But following Erica Kirk’s heartfelt words, it has. Her decision to forgive the man who killed her husband, Charlie, has reverberated through headlines, podcasts, and blogs. “That young man… I forgive him, I forgive him, because that’s what […]

How Michelle Williams discovered happiness years after Heath Ledger

How Michelle Williams discovered happiness years after Heath Ledger

Michelle Williams on the Brink of an Emmy Win Michelle Williams nearly missed out on the role that earned her an Emmy nomination. The actress is highly regarded as a contender for the Best Actress Award this Sunday night. Her performance in “Die for Sex,” where she not only starred but also produced, showcases a […]