Thinks I find along the way
To drink or not to drink: If that is a question you are asking yourself, there is psychological research to help you find the answer.
Source: How to Cope With New Evidence About Alcohol’s Health Effects
Consumers often have wrong beliefs about how much they and others will enjoy experiences. This can lead them to miss out on happiness.
Happiness may seem like a fleeting emotion, sometimes here and often gone. But did you know, according to psychology, that it’s possible to cultivate habits that can make you happier every day?
It’s not about pretending everything is perfect, but about creating patterns that boost your mood and outlook.
Psychologists have found that these eight habits can be woven into your daily life to foster a sense of joy and contentment.
Source: 8 habits that make happier every day, according to psychology
Everyone wants to be happier, but most of us misunderstand what happiness truly is. Discover the surprising facts about happiness (and how to create more of it)—backed by science.
Source: What People (Even Experts) Get Wrong About Happiness
Thich Nhat Hanh’s life was inspiring, his benefit great, and his teaching, like the dharma itself, profound and practical. Here, he shares five practices to nurture happiness: letting go, inviting positive seeds, mindfulness, concentration, and insight: 5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness | Lion’s Roar
Today’s adults are resisting cultural pressures to have children and to get married if that’s not what they want to do. Their choices are part of a broad cultural transformation: The Main Reason Young Adults in the U.S. Are Not Having Kids
Learn how adopting a flexible mindset can reshape your responses to catastrophizing, control, and distorted beliefs, unlocking new possibilities for resilience and well-being. Source: How to Be Mentally and Emotionally Flexible
From boosting resilience to fostering generosity, explore the transformative power of digital tools. Source: 4 Ways Technology Can Rewire Our Happiness
A recent paper discusses the evidence for techniques commonly used to increase happiness. Source: 9 Science-Based Techniques to Become Happier
Why it helps for dieters to be reminded that they refused that slice of cake. Source: Remembering Your Sacrifices Helps You Achieve Your Goals
Monk, educator and The Dalai Lama’s personal physician Dr. Barry Kerzin discusses how to find meaning and joy in uncertainty, while utilizing practical tools for stress reduction, avoiding burnout and self-compassion…
A new study presents novel insights on the mental health benefits of touch. Source: The Healing Power of Touch: New Scientific Insights
The great Swiss psychoanalyst left us a surprisingly practical guide to being happier. Source: Jung’s Five Pillars of a Good Life
The answer may reside in our very way of life. Source: Why Are Americans Not a Very Happy Group of People?
If you’re trapped in an unhappy situation, there’s a proven way to escape. Source: Escape the Monkey Trap of Unhappiness
“A simple approach to the complex questions can generate numerous benefits.” Source: Using Purpose and Meaning to Improve Your Well-Being
How you face hardships determines if they will defeat or strengthen you. Source: 5 Shortcuts for a Happier Life
There are several strategies for being happy. Each has its challenges. Source: Looking for Happiness in All the Wrong Places?
I’ve joked before about writing a book called “Everything I Need to Know About Detachment I Learned from my Cat”. This author took it a step further: “here’s how losing a pet made me realize I was living my life wrong.” Source: 9 Life Lessons I Learned from The Cat I Loved (Who Left Me)
btw, don’t forget the famous Eckhart Tolle quote: “I have known many Zen Masters in my life — all of them cats”. Cats can be powerful teachers, especially if you believe like the Irish that black cats are shape shifters. Who knows what powerful teacher could be living under your roof? :-D
Rick Hanson says ‘we’re like velcro for bad moments and teflon for good ones’. We need to learn to attend to joyful moments. Source: Savoring Positive Experiences
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