List the ten most expensive things that you have ever paid for. Then, list the ten items that you have ever bought that gave you the most happiness. Count how many items appear on both lists. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, psychologist Ryan Howell said that money spent on experiences made people happier than buying things. picked by karenben 9 months ago

Money should never be a reason for living, even if the large majority of people surrounding us actually believe in such a crazy idea. I can only pity them, as my purpose in the present work is not providing answers, but raising questions. You are the ones to judge for yourselves and draw the right conclusions regarding your own life and beliefs. picked by moniquebarb 3 years ago

If life looks joyful in spite of recession, job insecurity and expanding waistline, then you should consider thanking your "brightside" gene.

A gene that affects if we're cheery or gloomy has been tracked down by British researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

With the future of drugs, implants, and vitual reality, do we really want happiness 24/7? picked by Alton 3 years ago

A recent study on human happiness reveals that our adaptation to major life events is not the only factor to influence our well-being. Those who will have their life run in a more balanced way are predominantly inclined to feel happy long before the fortunate occurrence in their life. picked by Maxriter 3 years ago

Perhaps you once upon a time read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein? Some of the scientists listed (Ure, Galvani, and Dippel) were the inspiration behind Dr. Frankenstein. And despite Shelley's wonderful imagination, no amount of idealized creation could think of such things that these men were capable of doing. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

The list mostly applies to women (being that it's from Woman's Day), but there are definitely some things that apply to everyone. picked by carguy4life 1 year ago

It may take a lot of frequent-flier miles, a penchant for cold places, a tolerance of taxes and regular doses of chocolate, but happiness could be within reach. However, it's not where most people might expect. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Maira Kalman on Benjamin Franklin. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

A government adviser says British schools should offer children lessons in how to be happy. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"Paying taxes can make citizens happy"(Oh crap, opposite day is over) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Dr. Halabe Bucay suggests that a wide range of chemicals that our brain generates when we are in different moods could affect 'germ cells' (eggs and sperm), the cells that ultimately produce the next generation. Such natural chemicals could affect the way that specific genes are expressed in the germ cells, and hence how a child develops. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

A bar of chocolate, a long soak in the bath, a snooze in the middle of the afternoon, a leisurely stroll in the park, a bucket. These are the things that make us the most happy, according to new research from The University of Nottingham. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

A study of nearly 1,000 pairs of identical and non-identical twins found genes control half the personality traits that make people happy. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

The cons of having a large paycheck and why you should be more focused on being happy with what you do for a living. It made me feel better since it backed up my initial thoughts on going for a job that relatively pays very little but it's something I very much enjoy. picked by Magellan 1 year ago