Happiness and well-being depend on how much volition, choice and control people feel they have over their life—their sense of ...

Researchers found autonomy boosts wellbeing globally, but wealthier societies see dramatically stronger effects on life ...

Well-being and happiness have three components: affect (i.e., emotion or mood), engagement, and meaning. In other words, the recipe for well-being is living: A pleasant life: pleasurable experiences ...

Finding a fulfilling career isn't just about salary or prestige: it's often autonomy, meaning, and flexibility that make all the difference. Some careers, driven by a more flexible organization and ...

We spend a large portion of our lives searching for things that make us happy. What works? That depends, but psychologists and happiness researchers have identified a few common elements that tend to ...

Research shows money can make you happier. (Duh.) For example, a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that people who were willing to spend a little money to buy a little ...

So many times, folks have invoked an old army colloquialism, about “jumping on the bus to Abilene.” The story goes that when others climbed on the bus, there was one guy who stepped out of line, ...