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,…
No matter how much you love your job, it’s not uncommon for you to feel overwhelmed or drained once in a while. The commitments, responsibilities, and limitations it imposes on you can be stressful. Nevertheless, you can always achieve happiness…
Japanese culture has influenced other cultures. Some Japanese teachings are now crossing into our borders. One of the most innovative ones is ikigai. This idea is relatively new, but it’s becoming very popular.
Every month, there is a national lottery in Spain as well as many smaller games like BonoLoto, Euromillions, and La Primitiva. In exchange for a few euros, you get a chance to win millions. At the beginning and the end…
We spend most of our days working. Therefore, we should make being happy where we work a priority. If we aren’t happy at work, this unhappiness and dissatisfaction can begin to impact other areas of our life.
Ego traps cut off our happiness. Because this essence of our being is never satisfied, it anesthetizes us with its demands, its fears, and its tricks. It leads us to an insane attachment until it places us in an eternal comfort…
Anandamide is a compound our body produces. Interestingly, this substance has properties that are very similar to THC, which is the active substance in marijuana. Therefore, many say that this neurotransmitter is a “natural marijuana” that the human body produces.
I looked at my inner demons in the eye and discovered what fear was. That paralyzing fear that comes from within and takes control so fiercely that gasping for air seems impossible. That state that makes you feel like your…