Enjoy the present moment. If I could apply just one of the many things I’ve learned in my two months of studying happiness, that would be it: enjoy the present moment. Let’s talk about TV. I’m not a fan. I think it kills brains and destroys dreams. This post was originally going to be a […]
Continue readingHave you heard of yoga before? Have you heard of its super-awesomeness? By this point, we’ve all been informed; I’ve been informed, many times. But the idea of doing something so hipster and female has been so ridiculous to my subconscious mind that I had never actually consciously considered doing it. I’m a man. I like sports & […]
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Porn is evil. It’s not because I’m deeply religious or a jealous girlfriend that I say that (I’m actually an irreligious male). It’s because porn is addictive and harmful.In fact, porn is harmful because it is addictive.I’m not talking about American Psychiatry Association addiction; I’m talking about biology gone wrong addiction – the kind that makes your life less […]
Continue readingLast week, I declared June the Month of Happiness. I decided to post one article every weekday, each containing a practical idea that you can apply to become happier, immediately. We talked about psychostimulants, laughter, gratitude, fake smiles, and making happy friends. I’m sure you’ll find at least one article that fits your interests, personality, and situation. Day 1: […]
Continue readingEmotions are contagious. Scientists are still debating the how and why, but we all know this intuitively. When we talk to someone sad, we tend to get depressed ourselves. When we talk to someone filled with joy, we just can’t help but feel a little better. A long-term network study of 4,739 connected individuals put numbers […]
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You can increase your long-term happiness by almost 10% with a simple, fun and free 5 minute exercise.1 Here’s the exercise: “Write down three things that went well each day and their causes every night for one week. In addition, provide a causal explanation for each good thing.” That’s it. We spend tens of thousands of dollars […]
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