Life is a journey down smooth paths, rocky roads and downright treacherous terrain. Joy comes naturally during the easy times of life, but it takes effort to find moments of happiness during adversity ...

Brown also found that the people she interviewed knew there were differences between happiness and joy. They described ...

Working out with a friend can help exercise go from a chore to something you look forward to, experts say. (Getty Images) Some people get a real high from exercise: They genuinely look forward to ...

The feeling of joy can come from many sources. Maybe you’re staring at one of your favorite works of art, lost in its brushstrokes as your imagination takes over. Was that a face you saw in the ...

Thanksgiving is more than just a day on the calendar – it’s a beautiful opportunity to connect with those who matter most. For many women over 50, it’s a time to reflect on the family holiday ...

When Patrice Karst’s son Elijah was in kindergarten, he struggled with severe separation anxiety. School drop-offs were hard — Elijah would cry, begging his mom not to leave, often bringing her to ...

It’s hard to find happiness in a world of personal and political turmoil, when so many people are suffering and our world seems to be falling apart. Yet Peggy Callahan’s new documentary, Mission: Joy, ...

There is no shortage of programs or practices that promise to increase happiness. People may meditate for 30 minutes every morning, block off full evenings to deeply connect with close friends or ...

When the doctor delivers news that a health condition has no definitive cure, the journey ahead can seem daunting. Yet countless individuals navigate this reality daily, finding ways to not just ...

Today’s post continues a series in which educators share how they are steering themselves and their classes in today’s chaotic waters. My 3-year-old points at the screen of the Pacific Palisades as it ...

Medicine is a profoundly rewarding profession, yet the daily challenges of patient care, academic rigor and research can sometimes obscure the joy that comes from making a difference in people’s lives ...

Tyler Perry’s new romantic comedy, Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy, centers on how love can arrive in unexpected ways. The lighthearted film stars P-Valley‘s Shannon Thornton as Joy, a talented New York ...