The Power of a Positive "no" to Increase Happiness via the Huffington Post by Ginny Sassaman In 2005, after I had applied for the Masters in Mediation program at Woodbury College, I sat down with the Admissions Director for an informational interview. "Would the program involve much...
Why Losing Control Can Make You Happier via Greater Good by Raj Raghunathan We all have a deep-seated drive to feel in control. But taking it too far can make you miserable. Human beings have a deep-seated desire for certainty and control. Several studies show this need serves at...
via the Huffington Post by Jamie Varon You don’t need more motivation. You don’t need to be inspired to action. You don’t need to read any more lists and posts about how you’re not doing enough. We act as if we can read enough articles and enough...
via Quora by Dean Yeong What are some of the best life tips? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Dean Yeong on Quora: Start before you're ready. I spent 4 minutes and...
via the Huffington Post by Andrew Merle What if I told you that there is one main secret to true happiness? And that this secret also guarantees that you will make a truly unique impact on the world? And live a fulfilling life without regret? It turns out that...
Who doesn't love Brene Brown? And who doesn't want more happiness? So what happens when you put the two together? You get some great tips for living your best life with more happiness and courage...
This Is The Freedom You Will Find When You Stop Expecting So Much From People (and this type of "freedom" sounds very much like happiness!) via Thought Cataolog by Dian Tinio There is an immense amount of freedom when we start to accept the fact that we are...
Happiness is obviously not a "new" concept. And although the science of positive psychology has increasingly shed more and more light on what really makes us happy and on what really contributes to a good life, great thinkers and philosophers have, for thousands of years now,...
Happiness and gratitude are like first cousins! Saying thank you is like a gift to you, and to others, that when opened showers happiness and positive emotions on all involved. Which is why I love this Huffington Post article that details 7 different situations in which saying...
Happiness is very much about relationships and getting on with other people. But trying to please EVERYONE is not necessarily possible OR good for your happiness and wellbeing. In yet another great article from the Greater Good, Christine Carter explains why being a people pleaser doesn't always...
