Lao Tzu’s teachings emphasize simplicity, humility, and inner peace. Key lessons include the importance of letting go of material desires, embracing change, and living in harmony with nature. He advises that true strength lies in flexibility and that wisdom comes…
In this interview, author Laurent Gounelle discusses his latest novel, “An Almost Perfect World,” which explores the potential dangers of a hyper-connected society where technology controls our lives. He argues that we are increasingly relinquishing our decision-making power, leading to…
Openness is a personality trait that means seeking and enjoying new and unfamiliar things. Research in psychology and neuroscience links greater openness with benefits for thinking and mood. People who are more open tend to explore more, learn faster, and…
Interview with philosopher André Comte-Sponville about happiness and the role of philosophy in pursuing it (en français). What I take away, among other things, is (quoting the philosopher): Happy/unhappy childhood* A little boy who is loving, tender, and sensitive cannot…
The idea is simple: when a rhythmic burst of white light reaches your closed eyes, the neurons in your visual cortex begin to fire in step with that rhythm. This “brain-wave entrainment” can nudge waking beta activity toward the slower…
- Live in the here and now
- Appreciate the simple pleasures in life
- Give back by helping others
- Smile more
- Invest in your relationships
- Positive self-talk
- Learn to say no
- Commit to adding to your life resumé
When we are happy to have a nice car, it’s not happiness, it’s satisfaction.When we are happy to have passed an exam, it’s not happiness, it’s pride.When we are happy to attend a concert, it’s not happiness, it’s excitement.When we…
US gen Z and boomers around 10 000$/month, West Europe 8 000$/month, and East Europe 3750$/month.
More about money & happiness in the survey.
For 80% of people, more money = more happiness, with no ceiling. For 20% of people, more money = more happiness but only until 6000-8000$/month max.