Happiness
The rigorous methods of business research applied to the study of happiness.
Faculty Q&A: MBA Students in Digital Detox, Committing Random Acts of Kindness
The empirical study of happiness, a growth area at business schools, enters the classroom
Our Flawed Pursuit of Happiness — and How to Get It Right
New approaches to spending and time-management examine how our actions do or don't influence our level of satisfaction
When Delayed Gratification Backfires
A self-imposed quest for a perfect time to enjoy an indulgence often means missing out on actually having a good experience
Happiness and Living in the Moment: Westerners Haven’t Quite Put Them Together Yet
Asians, more than Americans and Europeans, make a point of experiencing joy in the short term
Patience Is a Virtue — Up to a Certain Point
The happiest people are moderately patient, not into extreme delayed gratification
Time: How We Manage It, Value It and Relate to Its Passage
A compilation of research offers a compelling cheat sheet for how to get more out of time
An Aerial, as Opposed to Ground-Level, View of Time
A novel framework proposes to reduce angst over schedules and lives
Vacation Mindset: How Weekends Can Be More Refreshing
Researchers told subjects to treat their weekend like a vacation, then gauged happiness on Monday
Joint Bank Accounts Make for Happier Couples
Those who keep finances separate are likelier to split up, be less satisfied with their relationship