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.
​Do you want the key that unlocks the door to happiness? You actually already possess it. It’s called optimism. According to London-based neurologist Tali Sharot, who wrote the book Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain, around 80% of the human population is inherently optimistic. Most of us just aren’t aware that we … Read more
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you found a date yet? If you are still looking for your better half, how about indulging yourself with these funny Valentine memes? Check out our list and laugh (or cry because you are single!) your heart out while checking out these memes. 1. Thank you, teacher. … Read more
How important is it to identify and recognize your emotions? On a scale of 1-10, we’d probably say 11. We believe that it is really important for people to be aware of what they feel, all the time. Being familiar with your emotions can help you in a lot of ways. For instance, it can … Read more
Have you ever felt trapped by negativity? Or have you ever felt stuck in a cloud of gloom? Feeling hopeless and unsure about the future can be a huge setback, it can put our dreams on hold and stall our motivation. Having a negative attitude makes optimism impossible and can affect our entire being, it … Read more
Are you struggling with getting your life together? Or simply want some tips on how to improve your life? If so, then there is a proven plan to take back control and create a better future for yourself. Stewart Friedman, in his book ‘Leading the life you want’ lays down six different life narratives to … Read more
They say that money can’t buy happiness… …or can it? A recent study showed that money can buy happiness, but only a certain amount. We can call this a baseline level of happiness. The researchers concluded that the ideal income for individuals is $95,000 a year for life satisfaction and $60,000 to $75,000 a year … Read more
Creating happiness is harder than you think – many of the activities you think will make you happier… do very little. Having money, a perfect family and great kids will not, by itself, intrinsically bring happiness. Many of the goals that people strive for are the same way. See what Daniel Kahneman, founder of Behavioral … Read more
For many people, getting in the car is part of life. We use it to go to work. To go for groceries. Appointments. Meetings. Picking up the kids. Grabbing a Happy Meal on the way home… It’s a way of getting where we need to be. A mere container on wheels. And, unless new and … Read more
Whether you are angry or frustrated, happy or cheerful, sad or anxious, when you listen to music, it can transport you to your happy place. There is just something about those melodious notes that enchant your soul. The fascinating thing about music is that it is a universal language. While the lyrics of a song … Read more
Your overall sense of health and well-being depends on a wide range of factors. Everything you think, feel, and do can impact your body and mind, from how you eat and sleep to how you handle stress and anxiety. That’s why, over the last decades, healthcare professionals have begun to pay more and more attention … Read more