The Key to a Good Parent-Child Relationship? Low Expectations.
Imperfect people can still enjoy a satisfying and healthy bond.
How to Build A Life
A column about pointing yourself toward happiness
Ben Franklin’s Radical Theory of Happiness
Ken Burns grades the Founding Father’s pursuit of a good life.
How to Stop Freaking Out
If you can prevent your emotions from taking over in the face of stress, you can avoid a lot of regret and set a good example for others.
10 Practical Ways to Improve Happiness
For when you need advice that goes beyond “Be Danish”
Sports Are Great Because They’re Pointless
The most trivial things can build the strongest relationships.
A Gentler, Better Way to Change Minds
Stop wielding your values as a weapon and start offering them as a gift.
What the Second-Happiest People Get Right
If you make happiness your primary goal, you might miss out on the challenges that give life meaning.
Choose Enjoyment Over Pleasure
Pleasure is addictive and animal; enjoyment is elective and human.
Trolls Aren’t Like the Rest of Us
Online jerks and offline jerks are largely one and the same. Here’s how to keep them from affecting your happiness.
Find More Ways to Be an Outsider
Doing so may feel painful, but it’s one of the best investments you will ever make.