2020年7月28日 · What is joy? Most people associate joy with goodness but is that what produces life-altering, enduring joy? Find out about joy from leading researcher Dr. Pamela King.

2021年5月10日 · Joy makes us want to play, expand our curiosity, and connect with others. Joy lessens the time spent in negative mood states and helps us physiologically recover from negative states more...

2018年8月22日 · The moment you feel joy, your brain, blood, and autonomic nervous system all start working to make that feeling last. But exactly how does that work? We take a deep dive into how our body...

Joy is a deeper emotion than happiness that comes from within — from a sense of purpose and meaning, including finding meaning in suffering — and from relationships with others. It therefore lasts longer than its counterpart. It’s also relatively independent from happiness, according to …

2024年12月10日 · Joy is an experience that expands the heart and mind. It may feel like warmth radiating from within, a sudden burst of gratitude, or a quiet hum of contentment. It’s a sensation that invites lightness and connection, you want to share it with others.

2025年1月27日 · In a world where joy feels hard to find, it’s more vital than ever. Learn how embracing it can fuel resilience, spark hope, and help us navigate today’s challenges.

Joy is the state of being that allows one to experience feelings of intense, long-lasting happiness and contentment of life. It is closely related to, and often evoked by, well-being, success, or good fortune. [1] . Happiness, pleasure, and gratitude are closely related to …

2024年10月18日 · From the infectious laughter of a child to the quiet contentment of a life well-lived, joy is the emotional powerhouse that fuels our happiness and well-being. It’s that warm, fuzzy feeling that bubbles up from within, making our hearts soar and our …

2025年4月10日 · Every human lives life aiming to be happy. We pursue jobs, careers, money, friendships and relationships looking for joy. We yearn for stability and consistency, a permanent state of calmness and joy. Research has kept up with this innate human search for dopamine: Psychology and neuroscience have started looking for the neurobiological basis for contentment. 

First, joy is caused by a distinct pattern of thinking: People experience joy when they feel (re)connected to someone or something important. Second, joy predicts increased happiness over time. Third, although gratitude and joy are distinct, they support each other in a “cycle of goodness” that enhances your well-being.