So, contentment is not something one can cultivate; it is a by-product of meditation. And one should not cultivate satisfaction, because that will keep you away from contentment.

Many Western countries, especially the U.S., tend to connect happiness with acquisition and accomplishment, and Nordic countries equate happiness with appreciation, says Feliciano. "It's about finding ...

Daniel Cordaro Daniel Cordaro, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of the Contentment Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the mental well-being of schools around the world. His team’s ...