The most important thing to realize about happiness is that it is not an outcome of current circumstances. Just the opposite, happiness is a choice. Is this easier on some days than others? Absolutely. But if you get caught in the trap of thinking your circumstances need to change be...

1. Happy people are more successful in multiple life domains, including marriage, friendship, income, work performance, and health.
2. Happy people get sick less often and experience fewer symptoms when they do get sick...

Difficult people can be particularly adept at throwing us off our game by getting an emotional rise out of us.

Just like a musician, actor, or athlete is more likely to nail a difficult performance if they have p...