Some months ago, my husband and my granddaughter Malia were having a great time together even though they live 400 miles apart. They were on their respective iPhones, “FaceTiming,” as they planned his ...

My insecurities often center around feeling second best; the sense of being chosen last on a dodgeball team; the lone player still sitting on the bench after everyone runs onto the field. Growing up, ...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the sticky cycle of 'I'll be happy when...'? When I get that promotion, when I lose 10 pounds, when my relationship improves – these future-focused desires can ...

What makes you happy? Perhaps a good night’s sleep, or a wonderful meal with friends? I am the director of the Happiness Lab at Drexel University, where I also teach a course on happiness. The ...