Science is constantly evolving and moving forward. Now, it confirmed that only ten minutes of exercise a day can make you happier. Everyone is aware of the overall benefits of sports and physical activity. Exercise allows our body to release well-being…
“Middle age” is that stage between the ages of 40 and 60. Until recently, people used to say that this stage was marked by a crisis that all middle-aged people went through. However, several studies show that this isn’t as…
No one dares to say it out loud, but it happens often: we’re not happy when others are happy. All humans are vulnerable to this because feeling envious is just human nature. When we love someone, we’re supposed to be happy…
It’s normal for people to have phobias. Most of us know someone who’s afraid of spiders or heights, for example. However, it’s not normal to be afraid of being happy. Being “repulsed” by happiness can be a serious problem for…
Knowing when to let go is the secret to well-being. However, letting go of things makes many people uncomfortable. There’s a good reason for this. We live in a society that encourages us to always get and keep, not let go. Psychologists‘…
While some people enjoy the newest and best products, others are betting on a minimalist lifestyle. More and more people are realizing that they can get by with fewer things. Leading a minimalist lifestyle means getting rid of things that…
Most people have seen the three wise monkeys before. It’s usually the image of three monkeys: one covering its mouth, one covering its ears, and the last one covering its eyes. It’s a wooden sculpture from the 17th century and refers…
Some say that the Duchenne smile is the most genuine smile. Its magic dazzles us and transmits positive emotions. Thus, out of all the expressions the human face can reflect, this is undoubtedly one of the most attractive and striking…
Contrary to popular belief, our feelings and emotions don’t reside in our heart but in our brain. Recent studies show that a great part of our happiness is located in our left brain hemisphere. Each time we’re feeling excited, full…
There are many songs, TV shows, movies, and books that can help us when it comes to starting over after a divorce. Under the Tuscan Sun, starring Diane Lane, is one of them. Lane also acted in many films such as Nights in…
It may seem incredible, but in recent decades there’s been a rise in a social mandate that forces us to be happy above everything else. Avoiding suffering has become the motto that many adhere to regardless of its implications. So much…
Schopenhauer’s rules to being happy arose from the German philosopher who was noted for his pessimism. His ideas revolved around the theory that happiness is no more than an artificial illusion. In fact, after the philosopher’s death, a manuscript was…
When someone hurts you, you’ve probably asked yourself “Why should I forgive them?” You’ve probably also understood that forgiving is not an easy task and you’ve maybe even confused forgiving with forgetting. The truth is that, when something or someone hurts…
Recent studies show that, on average, senior citizens have a high emotional intelligence. They value their relationships and tend to them. Seniors know how to appreciate the present moment. They adjust their emotions to match what’s going on around them so that…
If you have mental flexibility, you’ll be able to adjust your actions according to your interests. In the end, happiness always responds to a mind that knows how to guide itself, accepts its own emotions, connects with others, and has a…
Participating in activities that provide us with pleasure and purpose can increase our happiness. In fact, scientists agree that both pleasure and purpose are two fundamental ingredients to happiness. But first we need to answer an important question: what is…
Maintaining a good emotional climate at home isn’t an easy thing to do. This is especially hard when strong personalities live together under one roof in complicated circumstances. However, making an effort is always worthwhile.
Could British novelist Arnold Bennett be right? He said that “Pessimism, when you get used to it, is as pleasant as optimism”. Can being a pessimist really be a positive thing?
Abundance is, above all, an inner state. Abundance is constantly feeling that you already have what you want. When you’re living a life of abundance, your perspective is oriented towards what have and not what you lack. It has nothing…
It’s possible to find happiness in small acts. Who said that we can only find fulfillment in great events and achievements in life? Each day is valuable and each act has its own meaning. However mundane that act may be,…
