Tag Archives: happiness

Becoming Emotionally Mature

Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, argues that the entire self-help industry has been selling ephemeral highs: affirmations, visualizations, the relentless pursuit of feeling good. The research doesn’t support it, and more importantly, neither does lived experience. Source: https://youtu.be/8Swxy4tUE3s Also: https://bigthink.com/series/full-interview/true-happiness-maturity/ “Most people are trying to solve the wrong… Read More: Becoming Emotionally Mature »

How To Be Happy – Marcus Aurelius

This 10-minute video offers 10 of the most important insights for happiness from the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. 10 Important Insights for Happiness 1. Seek to build your own character 2. Stop seeking the praise of other people 3. Focus only on what you have… Read More: How To Be Happy – Marcus Aurelius »

Benefits of Gratitude

In a 4-minute audio file heard on Morning Edition, National Public Radio reports, “If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It’s Good For Your Health.” The report mentions Laurie Santos, who teaches a course on the science of well-being and happiness at Yale University and Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology at the University of… Read More: Benefits of Gratitude »

Emotional Health & Happiness – Launa Virgo

Would you rather be rich (financially) or healthy and happy? Rev. Dr. Launa Virgo has written a two-part article at Examiner.com, “Does wealth equal happiness? How joy in life affects your health.” In Part One, Virgo shares the results of a Gallup world poll conducted in 140 countries that found “wealth was not a determining… Read More: Emotional Health & Happiness – Launa Virgo »

Make Every Moment A Happiness

This photo was taken of a page in a magazine in Thailand… .

Emotions are Socially Contagious

In a study published online (December 4) by the British Medical Journal, scientists from Harvard University and UC San Diego indicate that happiness spreads through social networks of family, friends and neighbors – even three degrees removed. The scientists, who examined the relationships of 4,739 people for a period of twenty years (1983 – 2003),… Read More: Emotions are Socially Contagious »