For months, I felt constantly bored and glued to my phone. Then, I started saying yes to everything.

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Once I forced myself to say yes to plans and new experiences, I began to enjoy life more and learn about myself.

Alicia Simba

Mark Cuban says money won't change your misery — but it will change your stress

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Mark Cuban pushed back on Elon Musk's viral take, saying that money eases stress but won't make unhappy people happy.

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Elon Musk says money can't buy happiness. Research shows he's both right and wrong.

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Elon Musk is the world's richest person.

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After spending a week in the world's happiest city, I've taken 5 key lessons back to the US

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Aerial view of people walking around Copenhagen during evening
Though I only got a small taste of Copenhagen on my solo trip, I think it lives up to its reputation as the world's happiest city.

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A 79-year-old competitive powerlifter shares his 5 tips for longevity and happiness — from enjoying chocolate and carbs to setting goals

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Tom Rauscher took up powerlifting in his late 70s.

Mark Adam Miller

Inside happiness scientist and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks' daily routine, from a 5 a.m. workout to a 9 p.m. bedtime

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Arthur C. Brooks
Arthur C. Brooks, a bestselling author and Harvard professor, structures his day with early morning workouts, writing blocks, and time with his family.

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The more money you have, the more money it takes to feel happier, new research says

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Money can buy happiness, but it gets more expensive the more you make.

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I grew up in Lithuania, the happiest place in the world for under-30s. It has some of the cheapest rent in Europe and other perks.

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The beauty, vibrant culture, nature, and welcoming atmosphere of Lithuania's capital city, Vilnius, take my breath away.

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The world is the happiest it's been since the pandemic, according to a new report

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Worldwide happiness has returned to pre-pandemic levels, and negative experiences are down for the first time since 2014, according to a new report.

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I quit my finance job and became an Airbnb host in Italy. I have no regrets about choosing happiness over money.

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Anton Govor.

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