Science

Can Genius and Happiness Coexist?

Throughout history, genius—especially artistic genius—has been associated with depression and madness. But recent evidence shows that the tortmented genius myth may be just that: a myth.

Profiles

Bill McKibben Is Trying to Save the Planet

Bill McKibben has been at the forefront of the environmental movement for decades. Find out what drives his singular passion.

Positive Psychology

8 Happiness Gurus You Need to Know About

“Happiness gurus” are seemingly everywhere these days. It’s easy to forget that this figure of the sage or visionary has been around in one form or another since the beginnings of civilization.

Science

Top 10 Countries for Wellbeing

Denmark often comes out on top in worldwide happiness polls. In this Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, however, the top country is nowhere near Scandinavia.

Science

The 3 Promises

In his latest book The 3 Promises, best-selling author David J. Pollay contends that if you make just three promises to yourself, your life...

Positive Psychology

The Truth Behind 3 Happiness Myths

Our long-held assumptions about what will make us happy may be dead wrong.

Positive Psychology

Discover Your Genius

No matter what seemingly insurmountable barrier is in our lives, we can create a positive reality, in fact, sometimes the greatest opportunities to do this are the ones that are slightly hidden.