Happiness

As a leader, I am trusted to do my job, and I trust employees to do theirs in a way that suits them best.

"It's like going to the gym; we can't expect to do one class and be fit forever," researcher Bruce Hood said.

Americans are reporting record low levels of satisfaction with their lives, a new Gallup study revealed.

By following these steps "life fulfillment is not only predictable but inevitable."

"There's a misconception that happiness is natural and you just have to flip a switch," Ski Chilton told Newsweek.

"You have no idea of the huge smile on my face watching this," one TikTok commenter said.

Microstressors are small moments of stress caused by daily interaction. Here's how to manage them.

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"Not to be dramatic, but I would die for all three of them," said one commenter on the now viral TikTok video.

Sociologist and author Tracy Brower, Ph.D., explains why creating conditions for happiness is the best way to achieve satisfaction in your work life.

I was standing in my parents' kitchen one morning and had an almost out-of-body experience.

The entrepreneurial odyssey, replete with its rollercoaster ups and downs, can truly flourish under the light of happiness.

My wedding day stuck in my mind. How was I ever going to be content if I couldn't feel joy on what should have been the happiest day of my life?

"One day, my husband started playing the harmonica and bongos. Toby started singing and dancing his little heart out," the owner told Newsweek.

"That sounds shattering. And just so sly and sneaky. It must change everything about how you view him and your life together," one user said.

Even if you are facing significant and painful life challenges you can take a road trip to happiness.

The illusive goal of happiness seems to be what everyone else has and what we all want.

"I think she is challenging you to a dance off up ya get," one user joked.

Happiness can be measured by social connections and resilience, and it can be improved.

"Solo dates are the best," wrote another commenter. "No pressure and you get to do exactly what YOU want to do."

"When you're not having more children. But you're blessed with one that deserves a BFF."

The study of 2,004 adults also found dog owners benefit from the simple act of walking their canine pal.

These little things won't solve everything, but you might be surprised at the difference they can make

It's possible to control your work, your time and your life.

Most of us aren't taught much about happiness or how to create it. Many grow up believing that if they are not happy, then something must be wrong with them.

From channeling your inner grit—or sisu, used by the Finns to survive dark days—to embracing life's fleeting, imperfect moments according to the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, here are nine countries' take on contentment.

From a 12-year-old genius to unusual friendships and athletes who showed true sportsmanship, these stories reminded us of the joy that has existed in this difficult year.

West Virginia was ranked the unhappiest state in the U.S.

"Hedonometer is reflecting Twitter's live blog of societal disruption; the pandemic, pervasive structural racism... not to mention economic inequality," professor Chris Danforth told Newsweek.

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