#Happiness
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Feeling Out of Sorts Today? - HeartMath | Blog
Did you ever have a day when you woke up feeling out of sorts, grumpy, or maybe a bit blah and low on energy? This is what HeartMath calls "modulation days." Everyone has them. This isn't necessarily a cause for concern or a sign that something is "w
Psychology | Psychology
Transform Your Life With 10 Tips From Happiness Courses | Psychology Today
These fun, brief activities will improve your mood and well-being.
Advice & Self-Help | Self-care Tips
I tried a 2-week negativity fast. Here's how it went
Want to be more positive in 2024? Here's how to know if a negativity fast might be right for you.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
How to Love: Legendary Zen Buddhist Teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on Mastering the Art of “Interbeing”
“To love without knowing how to love wounds the person we love.”
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Seven Tips for Finding Happiness at Work
The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, so you might as well try and enjoy it.
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RAV KOOK ON PARSHAT RE’EH-HOW TO BE BLESSEDLY HAPPY
RAV KOOK ON PARSHAT RE’EH-HOW TO BE BLESSEDLY HAPPY RAV KOOK ON PARSHAT RE’EH-HOW TO BE BLESSEDLY HAPPY “Behold- I am placing before you a ברכה-blessing and a קללה-curse. The blessing will come if you obey the directives of YHVH, your E
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Be Kind, and Be Happier - The Atlantic
How to break the negative feedback loop that can make us act mean
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Discovering Meaning: the Key to a Fulfilling Life Beyond Happiness
Jonathan Sacks z”l – The Pursuit of Meaning VAYIKRA The American Declaration of Independence speaks of the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Recently, following the pioneering work of Martin Seligman, founder
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
A Lazy Person’s Guide to Happiness
Find the right environment, and very little effort is necessary.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Laughter science: Scientists track why we laugh when others do - The Washington Post
Scientists have yet to definitively find a funny bone, but they are revealing nuances about the laugh impulse.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
2022’s Top Author: Arthur C. Brooks on Rethinking Happiness
The #1 most-Pocketed author of 2022 was The Atlantic’s Arthur C. Brooks, whose series on life and happiness resonated deeply with Pocket readers. Here, his top 10 articles of the year.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Walt Whitman on What Makes Life Worth Living
“Tone your wants and tastes low down enough, and make much of negatives, and of mere daylight and the skies.”
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Escape the perfectionist trap with the philosophy of "wabi sabi" - Big Think
Perfectionism is on the rise, and its consequences for mental health can be devastating. The Japanese philosophy of "wabi sabi" can help.
Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support
The 5 Most Common Regrets of the Dying—and What We Can Learn From Them
Bronnie Ware, a former palliative care nurse and bestselling author, shares the five most common regrets of the dying—and her advice on how to live a life full of happiness and joy.
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Charles Abelsohn – Letter from Israel: Rosh Hashana 5783: The Happiness Report
Charles Abelsohn – Letter from Israel: Rosh Hashana 5783: The Happiness Report Rosh Hashana 5783 12 September 2022 Shalom from Israel, This past year has been, shall we say, tumultuous. Some highlights (lowlights?) included Russia invading Ukraine,
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
5 Surprising Signs You Are on the Road to Burnout | Inc.
Seemingly innocuous habits and tendencies common among entrepreneurs can be signals of a serious problem.
Psychology | Psychology
Why Are High Achievers Often Unhappy?
The inner force that propels them to achieve greatness can cause discontentment.
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Elder Of Ziyon - Idiot Juan Cole explains the reason Israelis are happy and Palestinians are not: The Jews are stealing Palestinian happiness!
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
Psychology | Psychology
Having a sense of meaning is less important for your happiness if you’re rich – Research Digest
By Emily Reynolds. Wealthy individuals may have greater access to other, external sources of happiness.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
3 small changes you can make to improve your workday
The founder and CEO of DittoPR is a big fan of keeping things small because they are easier to accomplish, and the more you accomplish, the more confident you get.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
The Astonishing Power of Kindness | Psychology Today
Try this single act to transform hate into harmony.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
What My Scar Teaches Me About How to Live | Psychology Today
Every day I look in the mirror, I am reminded of the finite time we have.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Want To Boost Your Wellbeing In 2022? Here’s What The Research Says – Research Digest
By Emma Young. If you are thinking about how to boost your wellbeing, it’s worth knowing that some "good" ways of living have dark sides, too…
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
Dennis Prager — Gratitude Is Everything | PragerU
This year’s Thanksgiving episode is about the greatest of all traits: Gratitude. It is the foundation of goodness and happiness. Yet today, young people are…
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Does Having Kids Make You Happy? - The Atlantic
Research has found that having children is terrible for quality of life—but the truth about what parenthood means for happiness is a lot more complicated.
Miscellaneous | Purim
20 Ways to Increase Your Happiness in the Month of Adar
We all need to work to create a joyous atmosphere in our homes and in our lives. But before we can create the right atmospheres, we often have to adjust our attitudes.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Getting Your Mojo Back: Motor Through Set-backs to Joy - Workplace Coach Blog
Deal with setbacks in life, get your mojo back and find joy
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Health Effects and Tips for a Positive Mood
Good health and happiness are closely connected, but did you know that you may be able to improve your health by increasing your positivity and happiness?
Psychology | Psychology
Why science says the pursuit of happiness has a dark side - CNET
As counterintuitive as it might sound, chasing happiness so closely could be making us miserable.
Psychology | Psychology
Why So Many People Are Reluctant to Try Therapy
There should never be a sense of shame or embarrassment in raising your hand for help when you need it.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Here’s How Long-Distance Runners Are Different From The Rest Of Us – Research Digest
By Emily Reynolds. Ultrarunners are more resilient and better at reframing situations in a positive way, although direction of effects is unclear.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Smile For Your Stomach: Happiness May Guard Against Deadly Gut Infections - Study Finds
Researchers say that serotonin, the brain chemical responsible for feelings of happiness, may be able to prevent deadly stomach infections.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Honing What You Love to Do Will Give You a Chance to Succeed at Work
“People often succeed because they have a set of various skills that don’t normally go together.”
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
A New Way of Tapping into Gratitude to Light Your Way
Gratitude benefits us and those around us. Read a simple, new way to connect with gratitude to lift you up and light your path forward.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Buying Less Makes People Happier than Just Buying Green
By Emily Reynolds. In contrast, people who "buy green" are not any happier.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
10 Traits of Emotionally Resilient People - HeartMath
If specific types of challenges tend to “undo” you, or you often feel frustrated, impatient or drained, there may be some gaps in your resilience strategies. Learning and developing the traits of emotionally resilient people is a great way to even out
Psychology | Personality
Self-Talk Impacts Our Confidence and Self-Acceptance
It comes down to how we talk to ourselves.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Great Tips to Stay Focused and Increase Productivity and Happiness
Strategies to avoid the pitfalls of distractions and interruptions, improve your cognitive control, reduce goal interference, and aid your distracted mind.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Reading Makes People Feel Happier and Smarter, According to New Poll | Mental Floss
Reading even just 15 pages a day can make people feel happier, smarter, and more relaxed. Who can argue with that?
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
More Evidence that Happiness and Success Does Not Come from Achievements
Most of us have dreams that won’t come true. The question is—how do we respond to that disappointment?
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
I took Yale's most popular class ever—and it changed how I spend money
I've always found the idea that money doesn't buy happiness impossible to justify. Little did I know that a 10-week Yale class on happiness would change my views.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The 25 Happiest Cities in America | Mental Floss
With high salaries, healthy environments, and more, these U.S. cities are home to a lot of happy citizens.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The 25 Happiest Cities in America | Mental Floss
With high salaries, healthy environments, and more, these U.S. cities are home to a lot of happy citizens.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
The Key To Happiness? Just Smile, Study Suggests
If you're having a rough day, one way to help turn that frown upside down may be as simple as doing just that. A new study reveals that smiling actually makes people feel happier.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Feeling Lonely? These 3 Ideas Can Help | Psychology Today
Nearly half of Americans report feeling lonely. These practices can make a difference.
Psychology | Personality
Different Kinds Of Loneliness – Having Poor Quality Relationships Is Associated With Greater Distress Than Having Too
By Emma Young. The researchers said it is important to assess the different subtypes of loneliness.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Experiences, Not Things, Get Better With Time
Our memories pay dividends that our possessions do not, increasing with value over time, while the things we buy just get old.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
The Two Levels of Happiness
While we are bombarded with promises of hedonic joy, researchers say it is a passing experience and second rate compared to a deeper form of happiness.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Thoughts of Love Buffer Blood Pressure Against Stress
Being in a committed relationship can help us reduce stress, researchers have found, even in situations where our partner is not there with us.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
To Pursue the Science of Happiness, Try These 14 Tips
Helping others, spending time with friends, and getting off social media are some of the things researchers have found can make us feel happier.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
I Wrote in a Gratitude Journal Every Night for 32 Days and Here’s What Happened
It can be difficult to wind down at night, but keeping a gratitude journal is a simple way to lower stress and help you feel more relaxed before bed.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
U.K. Offers Free Services to Ease Loneliness. The U.S. Should Follow Their Lead.
“Loneliness should be managed as the public health crisis that it is.”
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
13 Ways to Give Back During the Holidays Without Giving Money
While the holiday season is a time of abundance for some, it’s also an ideal time to help those in need. Here are some thoughtful ways you can give back during this time of year, using your time and talent, and not necessarily your wallet.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Here's Why You Feel Busy All The Time
And how you can change that, for the sake of your mental well-being.
Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support
The everyday experiences that make us feel loved
By Christian Jarrett. People experience love in many situations beyond just romantic relationships.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Joy From Giving Lasts Much Longer Than Joy From Getting, Study Shows
In this season of giving and getting, the findings are in. It is more blessed to give than to receive. According to two new studies conducted by researchers with the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, giving to others rather than to oursel
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Giving Yourself Time to Love the Things You're Doing
As it turns out, my French lessons were so much more enjoyable when I took the pressure off myself.
Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support
How Do You Stay Connected When Your Partner is Unhappy? One Therapist’s Advice.
“She may need something more than sympathy.”
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Why Everybody Needs a Life Philosophy
Nothing gives a person a sense of purpose like a distinct understanding of where they're going.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
8 Steps of Gratitude That Will Change Your Life
You can’t force change. You need to allow it. And a key to allowing is accountability. When we take accountability for every aspect of our life we are in the most powerful position to allow change to occur. Implementing these eight steps of gratitude wi
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Hug It Out: Study Shows Hugs Really Do Make Us Happier, Especially On Hard Days - Study Finds
In a spat with a loved one and can't reach a resolution? Hug it out. A new study finds that hugs shield us from the harmful effects of a soured mood that come from arguments and conflicts with others.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Harvard followed 800 people over the course of multiple decades and found 6 things that make people live longer, happier lives
Harvard followed 800 people for their entire lives to see what makes people live happier, healthier, and longer. The study was the longest prospective study of physical and mental health in the world, and it found six factors that impact happiness, includ
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
8 Things You Should Do After 8 P.M. If You Want to Be Happy and Successful | Thrive Global
8 things you should do after 8:00 P.M.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
There are Two Kinds of Happiness -- Focusing on These Things Will Help You Feel Both, New Study Finds | Thrive Global
There are Two Kinds of Happiness -- Focusing on These Things Will Help You Feel Both, New Study Finds
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Four Tips on How to Find True Happiness (All Backed by Science) - The Good Men Project
Everybody wants to be happy even if they don’t say so.
Psychology | Personality
This Is the Age When Your Self-Esteem Is Highest, Study Says | Time
A new study looks at how self-esteem changes with age, beginning from childhood to old age. Here's when self-esteem is highest.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Be the Architect of Your Time | Thrive Global
Is there anything more fundamentally important today than how we design our time?
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
I’m surprised how happy I am after giving up alcohol | Catherine Gray | Opinion
Now that I’m teetotal, my family and friends like me a lot more, says the author Catherine Gray
Psychology | Personality
Smile! Happiness After 60 Key To Living Longer, Study Claims
Happiness could be the key to a longer life, a new study finds. Researchers from the Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore found that the happier a person is, the more likely they'll enjoy a greater lifespan.
Advice & Self-Help | advice and self help
Slideshow: How to Be Happier
Want to boost your mood? See these 15 pictures of pick-me-up ideas in WebMDs slideshow.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
The Thrill Is Gone. Now What? | Thrive Global
Here's what you can do to beat burnout and regain the thrill of starting a new project.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
95-Year Stanford Study Reveals Secret to Living Longer, More Fulfilling Life
This Stanford study by Lewis Terman shows us that living longer is related to pursuing life goals and focusing on achievements, not being stress free.
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
Pet Owners Happier, Wealthier, More Fit Than Non-Owners
If you think pets are the pits, you may not be living to your potential. A new survey finds that people who own pets are happier, earn more money, and exercise more frequently than those who don't.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Best. Day. EVER! Survey Finds Average Person Has Only 15 'Perfect' Days A Year - Study Finds
What makes a day "perfect?" Of course, the answer can be markedly different from person to person, but a recent survey sought to find out common characteristics of an ideal day for the average person.
Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support
This Relationship Tip Is Extra Helpful When You’re Stressed
Advice to help yourself resolve arguments, avoid fights before they start, and get better at handling conflict – with your partner, your family, or your friends.
Psychology | Personality
The Key To Success Could Be Your Attitude – Not Your Intelligence | Thrive Global
According to new research from Stanford University, it may be time to change your mindset.
Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support
Being Your Own Partner | Thrive Global
It doesn't matter if you are alone or you find a romantic relationship or a partner as long as you love yourself and have self-respect.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
The Power of Positive People
Are your friendships giving you a boost or bringing you down?
Psychology | Personality
The 2 Lessons About Happiness That Completely Changed My Mindset
Don't avoid the negative thoughts you may be having. Instead, draw from these ideas to help change your mindset.
Psychology | Personality
Positive Self-Talk: 7 Things Mentally Healthy People Tell Themselves
The messages we give to ourselves every day have enormous power. Anything that is repeated and repeated and repeated can become "truth" -- even when it isn't. Any coach will tell you that practice doesn't necessarily make perfect but it certainl
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Why You Need an Untouchable Day Every Week
I hate meetings. They sit subconsciously in my brain, taking up space. I prepare for them in my notebooks. I travel to them, and then back again, in the middle of my work days. And what do most meetings usually result in? You guessed it — more meetings.
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
I Asked 5,000 People How They Stay Passionate at Work. Here's What I Found
How do you stay passionate at work? Morten T. Hansen details findings in his new book 'Great at Work.'
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Why Self-Compassion Beats Self-Confidence
Confidence may be overrated.
Psychology | Psychology
Does Drinking Make Anxiety Worse? | POPSUGAR Fitness
You know the story: you're nervous before a big date or you want to unwind after a stressful day and have a drink to calm yourself. It helps, too. Drinking a
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
How I Stopped Hustling and Started Succeeding
If you think hustling all the time is required for success, you are mistaken.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
The Key to Becoming the Most Wonderful Version of Yourself
We all strive to be successful, or "good at" our work, parenting, athletic or whatever your favorite hobby is. But one thing we don't think about - is how to be wonderful.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
After a Hurricane, New Confidence
Psychologists call it ‘posttraumatic growth’ and they see people emerge from scary times with confidence for new ventures, writes Elizabeth Bernstein in ‘Bonds: On Relationships.’
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Humans Have 27 Distinct Emotional States, Study Finds
A new study examining the various ways that we express ourselves determined that humans display 27 distinct emotional states.
Science & Technology | Social Media
We Can’t Stop Checking the News Either. Welcome to the New FOMO | WIRED
Who cares about my friends? I'm missing the news!
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!
8 Simple Tips for Getting Better Sleep (and Making Every Day Better)
Learning about how to master the art of sleep has changed my life for the better -- here's how it can change yours.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Study: Viewing Puppy Photos Can Increase Loving Feelings
When people view photos of their spouses alongside positive photos, it leads to greater relationship satisfaction.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
Five Instant Mood Boosters to Try Today | Psychology Today
Quick solutions to turn your mood around when you're feeling flat.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Survive Your Difficult Family By Being Calm
Eight Skills for Handling Any Family Situation
Advice & Self-Help | Relationships
8 Reasons Why Happy Couples Rarely Share Their Relationship Statuses On Social Media
Northwestern University found that those who posted more frequently on social media about their partner actually feel insecure in their relationship
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Is This the Happiest Place in America?
For the second time in a row, Gallup-Healthways ranked this Florida city first for overall well-being
Health & Fitness | Mind & Body
The Dalai Lama Reveals Exactly What We Need in the Age of Fake News - Ideapod blog
As the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and leader of the Tibetan government in exile for half a century, the Dalai Lama has well considered…
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Happiness: 10 Fascinating New Psychology Studies Everyone Should Know - PsyBlog
Where we feel happiness in the body, how it affects our genetic code, why it changes with age, unexpected pleasures and much more... Here are 10 of my favourite recent psychology studies about happiness.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Self-Esteem: The Incredibly Young Age At Which It's Set
Self-esteem could be set at a surprisingly young age -- so what influences it?
Health & Fitness | Health News
How Loneliness Affects Your Brain
Lonely people quickly move to the edges of social networks -- here's why.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Two Emotional Skills Which Are Blunted By Early Life Stress
Why early life stress causes depression.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
The Age At Which People Are Least Happy With Their Lives
Survey of 160 countries finds the age at which people are the least satisfied with life.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
For Better Talk Therapy, Try Napping
Doctors are finding creative ways to make cognitive behavioral therapy more effective.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
The Emotion Which Lasts 240 Times Longer Than Others
Which emotion takes an average of 4 days to recover from?
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
6 Purely Psychological Effects of Washing Your Hands
Wash your hands, wash your mind: recover optimism, feel less guilty, less doubtful and more...
Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth
Acts of Kindness Really Do Boost Happiness
How to nudge your happiness in the right direction.
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
Your dog can make you feel better, and here’s why - The Washington Post
Pets can be good for your health and relieve stress.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
A Landmark Study Has Found Self-Control to be One of the Most Important Predictors of Success – Here's How to Increase
A world renowned study thas found self-control is one of the greatest predictors of future success and happiness. How to increase self-control in children.
Psychology | Relationships
Strong Women Never Let Relationships Destroy Their Happiness
Trusting yourself means you don't have to rely on a relationship to save you or make you happy. That's what makes you a strong, independent woman.
Health & Fitness | Health News
People Are Happiest At This Unexpected Time of Life
Anxiety and depression peaks at a very surprising point in life.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Building Resilience in Children - 20 Practical, Powerful Strategies (Backed by Science)
All kids are capable of extraordinary things. By building resilience in children, we can give them the skills to thrive through challenge and adversity.
Psychology | Relationships
The Power of Fantasy in a Relationship
Sexual fantasies can improve a relationship, new studies show; researchers add a caveat: It is best to fantasize about your partner.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
The Incalculable Value of Finding a Job You Love - The New York Times
To be happy, research suggests, earning a high salary isn’t enough. Once you have met your basic needs, satisfaction comes from developing an expertise.
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
What Makes People Feel Upbeat at Work - The New Yorker
Maria Konnikova writes about how to create a positive work environment. Research shows that it involves not telling people to be positive.
Psychology | Relationships
The Elusive Key To Keeping Sexual Spark Alive In Long-Term Relationships
How to keep the spark alive in long-term relationships.
Health & Fitness | Health News
This mindset will improve even the worst commute to work
If you feel like a slave to your commute, there is a much better way. And it doesn’t mean changing your travel plan.
Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth
Being Happy Is Not Just "In Your Genes" - You Need More... -
How the same genes can be linked to both happiness and depression.
Health & Fitness | Health News
The Psychological Benefits of Writing Regularly
When you attempt to envision a writer, I imagine many of you see a quirky recluse, hunched over a desk in some cabin, crumpled paper strewn about as they obsessively work on the next great American novel. But writing is so much more.
Health & Fitness | Health News
Tickling the brain can boost immunity: study
Artificially stimulating the brain's feel-good centre boosts immunity in mice in a way that could help explain the power of placebos, a study reported Monday. "Our findings indicate that activation of areas of the brain associated with positive expec
Advice & Self-Help | Helpful Advice
How To Overcome Self-Sabotage
When I was in high school, I loved being on stage. I mostly performed in musicals. While I loved the spotlight there was always a part of me that was jud...
Health & Fitness | Health News
The Parental Happiness Gap Is Largest In The US
Do children make you happier? It depends in which industrialised country you live.
Health & Fitness | Health News
How to Help With Anxiety. What To Do When Someone Close to You Has Anxiety.
Here's how to help with anxiety, that will make you seem as though you're made of sunlight and beautiful things, with a little bit of magic thrown in.
Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth
Steps to Turn Off the Nagging Self-Doubt in Your Head
Most of us lose a lot of time to negative thoughts; Surprisingly simple steps can help you reframe your thinking and feel more positive.
Psychology | Relationships
The 5 Biggest Regrets People Have Before They Die
Want to hear the strangest thing on earth?
Travel | Travel
A couple who walked away from a 6-figure income to travel the world explains why they're happier earning a fraction as much
They currently work no more than four hours a day, five days a week.
Health & Fitness | Health News
How Your Gut Affects Your Mood
At any given moment, you have somewhere between 10 trillion and 100 trillion microorganisms inhabiting your gut — that’s more microbes in your bowels than ther…
Advice & Self-Help | Relationships
How to Get People to Like You (Heck, Even Love You)
We all care about what others think of us and want to be liked (despite what rebellious 15-year-old you might have said). The basics of getting people ...
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!
Three Things You Can Do to Get Out of Your Emotional Funk
The hardest time in my life was 2008/2009 when I was going through my divorce and best friend’s suicide. I did three things that helped me:
News | Interesting Links
The First Happiness Genes Have Been Discovered
Study may also offer key insights into depressio
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Why ' Work-Life Balance' Talk Might Make Us More Stressed Out
Do you snicker when you hear the term “work-life balance?” As if. That elusive Zen zone can provoke anxiety, especially to those of us whose perfectionism tells us if we try harder, we’ll find it.
Advice & Self-Help | Dr. Eleanor's Books & Audios
The Keys to Confidence
When you are around a confident person, you may feel drawn to them... as if you can trust what they are saying, and you want to get to know more. Conf...
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Child and Family - The Importance of Our Early Life Experiences
Our early life experiences are critical in creating the blue-print for the way we live our lives. The three c's are a critical part of this.
Health & Fitness | Health News
Only One Antidepressant Is Linked To Steady Weight Loss
Most antidepressants lead to weight gain in the long-term.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!
Psychologists Reveal One Of The Best Ways To Boost Your Mood
When we’re having a rough day, many of us tend to treat ourselves to some form of retail therapy, a favorite dessert or going out with friends in hopes of feeling better.
News | Interesting Links
Science: Look At These Cute Cats to Boost Your Productivity
Looking at cute cat photos has potential work benefits according to a study by Hiroshima University researchers.
Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth
25 Books for Success, the Rest of the List
Reading about and applying techniques and success strategies are the best ways to discover and stay focused on your life's journey.
Health & Fitness | Health News
One Way to Grow A Happy Brain
Can you grow your own happiness? According to recent research, you sure can with just one simple practice. Find out what it is and how to get started today!
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!
10 Great Things That Happen When You Set Boundaries
A life without limits means rarely saying “no” and considering everyone else’s feelings before your own. Not only are these people-pleasing habits wholly exhausting, they put you on the direct road to burnout, a major health hazard in its own right. They disregard how much work or effort you can handle on a regular basis.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!
7 Bizarre Sleeping Habits Of Some Of The Most Successful People On This Planet - Happiness
For those at the top with demanding schedules and intense pressure, sleep schedules are often neglected and pushed aside. (Lack of sleep and exhaustion were the reasons Arianna Huffington collapsed in 2007 in her office.) While we can’t be sure of the health effects these sleeping regimens had—or will have—on the people below, their odd habits are definitely worth noting.
Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs
21 Funny Dog Pictures Guaranteed To Make You Smile
Dogs are the happiest animals!
Psychology | Psychology
A Stanford psychologist explains why spacing out and goofing off is so good for you - The Washington Post
We believe that the opposite of focus— daydreaming, goofing off, spacing out— is to be avoided. Worse yet, having problems focusing is seen as an obstacle to overcome and even as pathological. Self- help books and productivity bloggers strive to keep us on task with advice and hacks.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
9 Little Hacks That'll Turn Your Crappy Day Into A Happy One
hether you love your job or are searching for a new one, there will be those inevitable days when you arrive at the office and feel a little blue.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
Want to Be Happy and Successful? Science Says Do These 7 Things
Working harder and longer hours won't make you more successful. Being happy will. Here's how.
