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
Key signs of personal growth and becoming your best self
Embracing change, setting boundaries, and practicing self-care are key indicators of personal growth. Individuals who seek less external validation, focus…
Make time for meaningful social connections increases happiness
Esther Perel suggests that to increase happiness, you should make time for meaningful social connections. Whether through spontaneous gatherings or…
Research shows having children does not necessarily increase happiness
A study published in Journal of Family Issues examines how parenthood affects happiness. It discusses the nuanced relationship between having…
Quality friendships enhance happiness and health more than children and relatives
The research report examines the impact of social networks on the survival of very old Australians over a 10-year period.…
Being open to new things helps creativity and learning, and may keep the brain healthier with age
Openness is a personality trait that means seeking and enjoying new and unfamiliar things. Research in psychology and neuroscience links…
videoAndré Comte-Sponville: philosophy in the service of happiness
Interview with philosopher André Comte-Sponville about happiness and the role of philosophy in pursuing it (en français). What I take…
Level 3
5 things to buy to be happier
Experiences, Health and Well-Being, Time-Saving Services, Hobbies and Creative Outlets, Education And Personal Growth.
Sam Harris & Waking up meditation guide
Sam Harris, an American neuroscientist and philosopher, created the Waking Up mobile app to offer a secular path to meditation…
Everything you love will probably be lost, but in the end, love will return in another way
At 40, Franz Kafka (1883-1924), who never married and had no children, was walking through a park one day in…