The Triumph of Coming in Third
Treating competition as all-or-nothing will never make you as happy as simply doing your best and finding satisfaction in that.
How to Build A Life
A column about pointing yourself toward happiness
The Happy Art of Grandparenting
I just became a grandfather—and the role holds a lot of lessons for happiness.
The Path to Happiness Is Narrow but Easy
Tolstoy was onto something about unhappy families. The solution is to put your relationships first.
The Happiest Way to Change Jobs
How to rock your work rather than let the work rule you
Don’t Avoid Romance
Nothing is healthier or more happy-making than loving attachment. Don’t deprive yourself.
Think About Your Death and Live Better
Contemplating your mortality might sound morbid, but it’s actually a key to happiness.
The Only Career Advice You’ll Ever Need
The contentment of being true to yourself comes through doing good work, and doing it with love.
Choose the Activism That Won’t Make You Miserable
The best way of trying to change the world is the one that will offer you happiness too.
What Rainn Wilson Knows About God
You might not think of going to the actor from The Office for spiritual guidance, but you really should.
Make Yourself Happy: Be Kind
How to break the negative feedback loop that can make us act mean