via Barking up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker There’s no shortage of advice on how to live a great life. Research has answers… but, frankly, who can remember them all? What do you need to do to be happy? What attitude should you take toward life?...
It's often been said that happiness is...
by Chris Weller A well-stocked Netflix queue can go a long way toward pure and utter happiness, but sometimes there's still something missing. For those moments, it can help to fall back on the wisdom of history's greatest thinkers: Kierkegaard, Socrates, Thoreau, and the Buddha. Here's what philosophers...
Within positive psychology, there has for many years now been a debate about whether happiness is pleasure or meaning. Personally, I think turning any debate into a dichotomy is not very helpful and especially in this instance because I believe, and I believe the research supports...
via Psychology Today by Michael W Austin There is an entire industry dedicated to “getting things done.” I’ve found some very useful ideas and practical tips that have made me more efficient, productive, and better at my work. However, Josef Pieper asks in Leisure: The Basis...
Even the happiest people experience unhappiness. Even the most successful people have failed. Happiness and success don't come to those who have a "perfect" life but rather...
There's no doubt life can seem a bit overwhelming at times. And there's no doubt that feeling overwhelmed is not conducive to happiness. But the good news is we can address these feelings of being overwhelmed by, among other things...
via Science of Us by Cari Romm If you’re trying to kick a bad habit — or pick up a good one — conventional wisdom suggests that the incremental approach is the way to go. Gradually cutting down on junky snacks is easier than going cold...
To enjoy happiness, it helps to be mindful. To be mindful, is to be happy. Check out these 101 awesomely inspiring mindfulness quotes and find your way to more happiness and a better life...
