Happiness has a lot of meanings, and is, in essence, a sense of well-being and an appreciation for life itself, with all of its ups and downs. Simple practices of things like mindfulness and gratitude positively affect our health and well-being. In life, there is inevitably suffering, and nothing insulates

To be happy, make choices based on time, not money. It’s not easy, as the world and our brains are rigged to make us value money first. “Time affluence” is now at a record low in the United States, with 80% of people stating that they do not have

Centurions (people over 100) always seem content. Below are seven of the reasons for a happy and fulfilled life as per three centurions: Happiness comes from what we do - Focus on experiences vs. possessions. Happy memories can go a long ways toward happiness. Happiness comes from a positive attitude

Career anxiety hits all of us at some point in our lives, and questions like "Am I doing enough?", "Am I lagging behind other people my age?", and "Why have I not achieved more success?" are normal. A study suggests we don’t need to worry: 90 percent of working

By now we all know that exercise is good for your mental and your physical health, and yet, incorporating exercise into our daily routines can be a struggle. A new study asks why, and the answer points toward what’s holding us back: Picking physically active behaviors over sedentary ones

Without knowing the balance you want, you can’t get the balance you want. To figure this out, you need to get into detail about what precisely work-life balance looks like for you and what specific trade-offs you need to make to get there. 1. Do you live to work

We spend between a third and a half of our waking hours at work. As a result, our relationships with people at work can become among the most important relationships in our lives. And, having good relationships with colleagues is one of the strongest predictors of people’s happiness at

A bad night’s sleep doesn’t just mean you’ll be tired the next day; you are more prone to making bad decisions. Because sleep is incredibly important to our happiness and productivity; there are also a lot of myths and misconceptions about sleep. Here are some common ones

We assume that working too much is bad for our health, but when it comes to effects on health, working long hours is not as bad as obsessing over work. A study found that working long hours were not related to any health issues, while workaholism was. A healthy relationship

For leaders, sleep is not a luxury. Research has found that there is a direct link between getting enough sleep and leading effectively and that sleep-deprived leaders are less inspiring. In an assessment of 35,000 leaders and interviews with 250 more, it was found that the more senior a

Performing optimally over extended periods of time requires balance; i.e., sleep, nutrition, exercise and time with friends and family. Chronic overwork is bad for mental and physical health and can seriously jeopardize the quality of work and life. It seems that a lot of people wish they could change

It's easy to get bogged down in the busyness of life, a job, or an unproductive relationship without realizing time is passing us by, and the older we get the harder it can be to make a change. It is up to you to take the steps toward thriving. It

Having spent my entire career in high-performance always-on businesses I've learned the importance of prioritizing healthy habits around sleep, mindset, nutrition, and exercise. I've found it essential to stay effective over long and intense periods of time. Below are some tips for evening habits. 1. Cut off work. 2. Plan

Gold-standard studies show that there is less mind wandering and distractibility among those who practice regular mindfulness routines. These people showed better concentration, even when multi-tasking. Benefits of mindfulness include: 1) Stronger focus 2) Staying calmer under stress 3) Better memory While you may be skeptical about mindfulness, there are

"Too many people believe that if they’re successful, they’ll be happy. That’s backward. Happiness comes before success.” Positive emotions emerge by feeling engaged, fulfilled, and valued. Our minds then work better; we're more creative and adaptable; we have more energy, make smarter decisions, and better manage complexity.

"We may keep postponing doing something fun for “the right time,” only to realize that it never seems to come." "American workers work longer hours and take fewer vacations than anyone in the industrialized world. Most of them are unhappy with work-life balance, leave paid vacation days on the table,

Professional or business success without feeling happy or fulfilled isn't success. Boost your happiness by enjoying the moment, meditate (or at the very least take a deep breath now and again), let go, gift others, don't rush, don't stress, celebrate others, be kind, sleep enough, enjoy nature, be optimistic, spend