Dr. Judith Joseph says joy isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a part of who we are. “We are built with that DNA for joy. It’s our birthright as human beings,” she told me recently. Joseph is a ...

There are many ways to describe what it feels like to welcome a new baby into your life. My own parents like to describe the process as “exciting but terrifying,” or “painful but worth it” (most ...

This past week, the Northern Lights were, unusually, visible in our area and throughout much of the United States. We went to every window in our home, out onto our deck, and looked from our driveway; ...

A conversation with HBS professor Leslie Perlow on why small doses of joy can make you a better leader and lead you to a more satisfying life. It might seem that high-achievers with important jobs don ...

Micro-joys, like savoring a cup of coffee, taking a quick walk in the sun or receiving a heartwarming message from a friend, do more than brighten a moment of your life. Research shows that they build ...

Small daily pleasures, or micro-joys, do more than lift your mood in the moment. They are, for all intents and purposes, the happiness fuel of your life. Micro-joys, like savoring a cup of coffee, ...