Happiness Definition | What Is Happiness - Greater Good Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky After all, shouldn rsquo;t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive emotions, including amusement, joy, pride, and contentment But to understand the causes and effects of happiness, researchers first need to define it For most, the term happiness is interchangeable with
Happiness | Greater Good Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky After all, shouldn rsquo;t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive emotions, including amusement, joy, pride, and contentment But to understand the causes and effects of happiness, researchers first need to define it For most, the term happiness is interchangeable with
Your Happiness Calendar for August 2025 - Greater Good About the Author Kira M Newman Kira M Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, Mindful magazine, Social Media Monthly, and Tech co She is coauthor of The Science of Happiness Workbook (Norton, 2025) and coeditor of The Gratitude Project
Your Happiness Forgiveness Calendar for July 2025 Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being This month, we’re offering a special Happiness Forgiveness Calendar —and we hope it helps you consider forgiveness
Your Happiness Calendar for October 2024 - Greater Good This month, calm your busy mind Kira M Newman Kira M Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, Mindful magazine, Social Media Monthly, and Tech co She is coauthor of The Science of Happiness Workbook (Norton, 2025) and coeditor of The Gratitude Project
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2024 - Greater Good Our contributors award our annual "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that might help you be your best self Compassionate dialogue isn’t just about talking and listening—it's a meaningful way to bridge divides, cultivate belonging, and reimagine education as a space for connection