via Inc.com by Peter Economy Despite how appealing turmoil, negativity, and pessimism can sometimes seem, being happy isn't just better for your emotional well-being--it also makes you more successful than those who are not. Check out these 11 habits very happy people do every single day, and...
We know happiness is very much associated with the quality of key relationships. So maximising happiness is dependent on maximising love and passion within these relationships. In this great article from Scientific American, Jeanne Dorin outlines "How to keep the passion alive"...
Happiness is, more often than not, associated with success and strengths. But what if happiness could, at least in some instances, be found in failures? Happiness and mistakes could go together like light and dark; as described in this article...
via Eric Barker Where do you go for most of your answers these days? Google. And it’s no surprise that Google’s a company full of engineers. Engineers solve problems. That’s what they do. And computer software engineers have developed methods — algorithms — to solve some of the most insanely...
The Antidote to Self-Harshness & Resentment BY LEO BABAUTA There are two poisons that have hurt me so much over the years: Self-harshness — I have so often been critical of myself, harsh on myself, about all my little failures, that this harshness has become one of...
via HackSpirit We all want to improve our lives. Whether it’s our relationships, our work, or our health, life can almost feel like a never-ending process of improvement. Yet, most of the time, it isn’t about earning more money or meeting the perfect guy or girl, it’s...
via FastCompany by David Meyer Self-help advice isn’t exactly in short supply. There are research-backed tips out there for boosting confidence, resilience, risk taking, and adaptability. The message is pretty clear: Feel better about yourself or change your beliefs about what you’re capable of, and you’ll excel....
via Inc.com by Chris Dessi Americans, more often than not, struggle with happiness. We're in a constant race against ourselves to find it. We meditate and seek a transcendent experience the first time we try. We medicate, and flat line our emotions. We push for adventure...
Today I'm sharing with you a very interesting article. So often, happiness and success are associated with hard work, grit, resilience. And so often, happiness and success do come from perseverance and persistence. But sometimes, there's a good argument for giving up and letting go...
via the NY Times by Julie Scelfo Relieving stress and anxiety might help you feel better — for a bit. Martin E.P. Seligman, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and a pioneer in the field of positive psychology, does not see alleviating negative...
