Deferred happiness syndrome arises as a result of bad time management. This is when you delay your desires time and time again due to various responsibilities that come up in your life. These delays are relentless and come one after…
In recent years, several studies on the neuroscience of happiness have been carried out. In fact, neuroscientists and psychologists have been investigating the brain states associated with happiness. Likewise, scientists are also investigating its relationship with well-being. For years, research has…
There are hundreds of books and conferences that claim to have the formulas for happiness, but they’re all very vague. Many of them state that happiness comes from the outside. They believe that happiness is at the top of a mountain…
These André Gide quotes show his true character. Gide was a genius, a humanist, and a deep thinker. Not only did he make a name for himself as a writer, but he was also renowned for his criticism of French colonialism in…
The degrowth movement is based on the ecological economic theory developed by Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen, a brilliant Romanian mathematician and economist. Its basic idea is to progressively reduce production to restore the balance between humans and the natural world. This would lead…
Difficult emotions are those that don’t present themselves in a pure state. Most emotions are somewhat difficult. For example, feeling hate and love at the same time is more common than you’d think. Another common example is the common combination…
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…
