For the Founding Fathers, the pursuit of happiness meant the pursuit of long-term virtue, National Constitution Center President Jeffrey Rosen told a BYU audience. He had 5,000 recite together the ...

One of the most famous quotes in American history comes from the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that “Life, ...

“Happiness isn't effectively achieved through direct pursuit because it's not actually ... of fulfillment and satisfaction. “This is called your ‘internal locus of control,’ and it ...

Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. For many people, the pursuit of happiness is seen as the ultimate goal in life. We’re encouraged to seek joy, fulfillment and contentment—and ...

Election victories teem with opportunities for a new administration to renew and reform governmental institutions, revise vital areas of law and policy, and, perhaps, reconceptualize the meaning of ou ...

Attaining happiness is a global pursuit. Researchers find that people from every corner of the world rate happiness more important than other desirable personal outcomes, such as obtaining wealth ...

We put on a feel-good movie after a stressful day. But what if our constant pursuit of happiness is actually having the opposite effect – what if it’s making us feel worse? According to a ...

Okayplayer presents Pursuit of Happiness, a series that lets people from all walks of life describe their mental wellness journey. In promoting the column, OKP has teamed up with BetterHelp, the world ...

Find Joy in the Pursuit. The Atlantic’s In Pursuit of Happiness event kicked off this spring to help people build more intentional and happy lives. Drawing on our celebrated coverage of the ...