Happiness in one form or another is the key behind most articles on HappierHuman. But the articles that deal most directly about happiness are featured here – in our happiness archives.
It’s easy to focus on the big stuff: The big promotion, the big holiday, the big romance. They make our hearts skip a beat and the adrenaline rush through our veins. And they hold the promise of something extraordinary, something that could potentially change our lives forever. But while we’re busy chasing after these big … Read more
Our social media feeds are plastered with images of the perfect life. The perfect families. The perfect holidays, complete with sunsets and Sangria. And then there’s your life, which feels as bleak as the bowl of cereal you find yourself gazing into every morning. With each dunk of the spoon, you pray that today won’t … Read more
While sitting in a therapist’s office and discussing your emotions, you begin to shake, twitch, and cry. You don’t know why. It’s just happening. Or maybe you’re at a massage clinic, and the deep, smooth movements working the tension from your muscles cause you to cry uncontrollably. In both cases, you’re probably experiencing signs your … Read more
Wanting material things is not necessarily bad. We all yearn for them for our entertainment and satisfaction. We work hard every day so we can afford the things that make us happy. But wanting more than you can afford and need can make things complicated. When our desires become too much to handle, we often … Read more
I am pretty sure that it’s safe to assume that you have felt bored at least once this week, and that’s totally normal. A friend of mine contacted me a couple of nights ago complaining that she and her hubby were finding their evenings very boring. They both had stressful jobs and found it difficult … Read more
An important life goal to have is to focus on your happiness. When people think of that what they need to be happy, they often think about large materialistic goals. In reality, the secret to being happy is to try to find simple pleasures. Of course, everyone has a slightly different definition of what it … Read more
Is visualization a valuable psychological technique? Or is it all pseudo-science garbage? The truth is some of both. There is real workable science behind the basic concept, which frames visualization as a sort of “mental rehearsal.” But there are also a lot of books, blog posts, and faux “experts” who exaggerate claims about how you … Read more
Everyone seems to be talking about inner peace and self-awareness these days. In a world of uncertainties, people yearn for stability, peace of mind, and happiness. But human beings have been on a quest for inner peace for millennia. So, why haven’t we mastered how to find inner peace by now? It’s all in the … Read more
Are you bored or feeling down? Do you need an instant mood booster? Experts believe that one of the most effective (yet simple) ways people can lift their spirits is through list writing. Just like keeping a journal, many people attest to the therapeutic benefits of writing lists. Our brains actually work like computers, which … Read more
Decluttering and looking for somewhere to donate your old books? Decluttering is one of the many ways to straighten out and organize your life. Recent research indicates that it can relieve your stress and increase your happiness immensely. But when decluttering, one of the hardest things to get rid of can be old books. It … Read more