via Forbes by Rodger Dean Duncan American naturalist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau put our time in perspective more than a century and a half ago. “Happiness,” he said, “is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But...
via the Huffington Post by Catherine Pearson Americans generally feel pretty tired and rundown. And the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has upended our daily routines for nearly a year now, certainly has not helped. But developing morning habits that leave you feeling energized and ready to...
via Thrive Global by Bryan Robinson For many people, burnout from virtual fatigue has been a built-in feature of the pandemic. A new study from Superhuman found “email fatigue” to be the cause of rising dissatisfaction with remote work.More than one-third of employees said email and message overload may...
via Psychology Today by Mark Travers Martin Luther King Jr. said the “surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.” New research published by a team of psychologists at the University of Missouri-Columbia suggests that King’s words are as true today as they were a half-century ago —...
via the Harvard Business Review by Amantha Imber Summary: Imposter syndrome is the persistent, nagging thought that tells us that we are undeserving of our achievements. If you have ever felt that way, you’re not alone. Through the many conversations Amantha Imber has had with guests...
via Well & Good by Emily Laurence If a search for “secret to happiness,” which leads to over 345 million Google results is any indicator, clearly, the question of how to feel pleasure and contentment is an elusive one. It would be great if there was one...
via FastCompany by Michelle Wax In 2019, I traveled to all 50 states to find out how Americans achieve internal happiness regardless of external circumstances. During my journey, I interviewed more than 500 self-described happy people to learn how they create more joy in their everyday...
via Forbes by Tracy Brower After being limited and locked down for so long, our instinct—when we’re able to fully reenter our lives—will likely be to do it all. We’ll want to re-engage in activities, reconnect with friends and colleagues and reignite our interests. But it may...
by Ryan Holiday What is the job of a philosopher? “When the standards have been set,” Epictetus said, “the work of philosophy is just this, to examine and uphold the standards, but the work of a truly good person is in using those standards when they...
via Thrive Global by Heather Hurlock Practicing mindfulness is a gesture of kindness toward yourself, your family, and your community. Taking time for intentional rest, learning to build emotional agility, and connecting with your undefended heart — these are the skills that mindfulness practice teaches us. To give...