From my study of happiness and human nature, I’ve seen that there’s no “right” way or “best” way to approach happiness; we all need to find what works best for us. My work–with my books, Happier podcast, articles, quizzes, products, Happier app, and hacks–will help you figure out what works for you. 

While we’re all different, certain themes are particularly important to building a happy life. 

Philosophers and contemporary scientists agree that strong relationships are a key–perhaps the key–to a happier life. Want to learn more? Check out Relationships and Parenting.

Also, we can build a happy life only on a foundation of our own interests, values, and temperament. So Self-Knowledge is crucial. It seems as though it should be easy to know ourselves, but it’s hard!

When we have more energy, we’re more likely to feel happier, and we’re also more likely to tackle the aims that will contribute to our happiness. So Energy is key.

An atmosphere of growth contributes mightily to a happy life. So Productivity and Creativity have important roles to play as we work toward our aims.