When we realize that we aren’t carrying our pain alone, we feel our burdens lift a little. Research shows that compassion is related to greater happiness and lower depression.
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Happiness depends on accepting who you are and trying to do better.
Self-Acceptance: You Cannot Be Anyone Else Read More »
New York Times: The happiest people in the world aren’t that happy. But they are content.
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Compassion makes us more resilient and less anxious or depressed, and it increases self-worth and happiness, research tells us.
Rick Hanson: Compassion is a kind of superpower. Here’s what research says it can do. Read More »
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. Maslow’s theory of self-actualization is one of the most well-known theories both in psychology and to the public. It is also frequently misunderstood or misinterpreted. This article presents myths about self-actualization theory and myths about Maslow’s thoughts on science. Maslow’s own writings are used to refute the myths. The myths cover topics such as the following: empirical support for the theory, the composition of and movement through the needs hierarchy, the “self” in self-actualization, hidden elitism in the theory, and happiness in self-actualizing people. The relevance of Maslow’s self-actualization theory for contemporary psychology is also discussed.
Self-Actualization Myths: What Did Maslow Really Say? Read More »
Several studies on the relationship between retirement and happiness suggest that not retiring may be associated with greater happiness.
A Traditional Retirement Isn’t for Everybody Read More »
Are you sad or anxious and don’t feel like having sex? The happy hormones stimulated by sex help to lift your spirits.
Boost Your ‘Happy Hormones’ to Fight Sadness and Anxiety Read More »
At best, humans can induce fleeting and relatively unreliable pleasure—but not happiness. Here’s why.
Will Medically Induced Happiness Ever Be Possible? Read More »
Each year, 155 countries are ranked by happiness. Although Finland won the prize for 6 years and counting, further examination of the data suggests this is misleading.
What You May Not Know About the World’s Happiest Country Read More »
Are you a victim of self-inflicted unhappiness? The warrior approach will help.
5 Keys to a “Warrior Approach” for Sustainable Happiness Read More »
