Happiness
Actionable insights for a happier life: a curated exploration of what it means to live well. Decoding the mechanics of fulfillment through the lens of neuroscience and behavioral psychology.
Level 1
Gratitude helps us escape the hedonic treadmill
Gratitude explains why new gains fade and complaints rise.
videoLove your enemies: a buddhist guide to defeating anger, ego, and self-loathing
In their collaborative work Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier, Robert…
We create a false self in early life to meet external expectations and cope with childhood experiences – James Hollis
James Hollis explores the psychological and spiritual upheaval of midlife as a necessary and meaningful rite of passage. Drawing from…
Precautionary savings boost overall happiness
Easily accessible savings, known as precautionary savings, have a profound positive effect on individual well-being. This type of savings provides…
Money is a factor of happiness
For 80% of people, more money = more happiness, with no ceiling. For 20% of people, more money = more happiness but only until 6000-8000$/month max.
The ideal free time would be 2 to 5 hours/day
As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being – but only up to a point.…
Level 2
A clear sense of purpose helps your personality grow at any age
Many people believe that personality is set early in life. A growing line of research suggests otherwise. New evidence shows…
The positive impact of cats on mental and physical health
Cats can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Research shows that interactions with cats can reduce stress, alleviate anxiety,…
Adjusting your environment can help you achieve your goals
A simple way to stay motivated is to change the world around you. Instead of relying only on willpower, set…
Build courage by accepting uncertainty and taking steady action
Bravery is not the absence of fear, it is the choice to move toward what matters while fear is present.…
A tidy home contributes to happiness and productivity
Research shows that having a tidy home promotes happiness and reduces stress. Clutter-free environments not only improve mental well-being but…
Maximizing downtime: productive alternatives to watching TV
The article emphasizes shifting from passive TV watching to activities that enrich your personal or professional life. It suggests dedicating…
Level 3
How to be UnFuckWithAble
Being “UnFuckWithAble” means reaching a state where you are so confident and at peace with yourself that no external factors…
Key life lessons from Lao Tzu often realized too late
Lao Tzu’s teachings emphasize simplicity, humility, and inner peace. Key lessons include the importance of letting go of material desires,…
videoThe human equation: finding fulfillment beyond material success
In this interview, author Laurent Gounelle discusses his latest novel, “An Almost Perfect World,” which explores the potential dangers of…
Hypnagogic imagery: flashing-light devices guide the brain into dream-like states without drugs
The idea is simple: when a rhythmic burst of white light reaches your closed eyes, the neurons in your visual…
True happiness: beyond possession and appearance
When we are happy to have a nice car, it’s not happiness, it’s satisfaction.When we are happy to have passed…
US millennials need 43 000$/month to be happy
US gen Z and boomers around 10 000$/month, West Europe 8 000$/month, and East Europe 3750$/month.
More about money & happiness in the survey.