The Ultimate Happiness Diet
What we eat clearly has a bearing on our well-being. But the best recipe for success centers on how we eat.
How to Build A Life
A column about pointing yourself toward happiness
A Compliment That Really Means Something
Beware of pro forma praise—and recognize true acts of kindness instead.
The Best Therapy for Our Anxiety Epidemic
Solutions to the mental-health crisis striking young people in particular are within reach.
Inoculate Yourself Against Social Contagion
Immersion in a collective experience can be wonderful, but it can also come at a cost.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Five Principles of Personal Freedom
The Russian writer’s work might not be everyone’s idea of lightness and joy. But look within and you shall find.
Why You Should Trust Your Gut
Careful, deliberate reasoning can get you only so far in good decision making. You also need to know how to listen to your feelings.
Why You Should Want to Be Alone
Used well, a dose of solitude can do you a world of good.
Declare Your Independence—From Misery
America’s Founders knew that the pursuit of happiness involved personal liberation.
The Tchaikovsky Cure for Worry
If you have anxiety, or simply want a greater sense of well-being, getting creative is just about the best thing you can do.
An Emersonian Guide to Taking Control of Your Life
The great American thinker never pretended that true independence of mind was easy, but he made a thrilling case for its rewards.