Happiness/Joy

The rewards of eating with family and friends extend far beyond the dinner table. Learn why it’s worth the effort to sit down and dine with others.

Try these practical suggestions for decomplicating your life.

Giving up the people-pleasing habit takes time, but the rewards are myriad. Get started on the path to greater integrity and self-care with these strategies.

Many people worry about their desire for sex — or their lack of it. But shifting the focus from desire to pleasure can make all the difference. Here’s why.

Psychiatrist Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, ­unmasks the hidden face of high-­functioning depression ­— and offers strategies to restore joy in your life.

Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.

Dishes are piling up, bills are overdue, and the phone’s pinging — we’ve all felt the weight of everyday overwhelm. Try these small, intentional actions to improve your mental well-being.

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health: It can reduce stress, relieve depression and anxiety, and be a salve for loneliness. Learn more.

Embracing yourself, just as you are, can help you get out of your own way.

Research suggests that small, everyday actions are key to feeling more joy.

Learning to love well might be the most important thing we can do for our health and well-being.

Explore how adopting a more playful attitude toward life can boost your mental health.

The case for focusing more on what is working instead of what isn’t.

Laughter has surprising health benefits for your mood, your mind, and your body. Try these tips to make more space for it in your life.

How to overcome the “shoulds” and live a more joyful life.