Dec 8, 2023
How to Stop Suffering and Be Happy
Our inherent human capacity for dreaming and aspiration is a double-edged sword. While it fuels our drive for progress and self-improvement, it also serves as a constant reminder of the gap between our imagined ideals and the realities we face. This dissonance between our aspirations...
Dec 1, 2023
Success vs. Happiness (Horizontal vs. Vertical Growth)
Regarding how we invest our time in evolving throughout our lives, there are three distinct pathways we typically pursue. The first path is stagnation, characterized by a lack of personal growth and development. The second path is horizontal growth, which...
Nov 24, 2023
Staying Young at Heart
One of the most significant "accomplishments' we can have is staying young at heart throughout our lives. But this can be challenging, given all the emotional challenges we face. This talk explores the importance and possibility of staying young at heart.
New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr....
Nov 17, 2023
The Razor’s Edge: Happiness
Happiness is challenging like walking on a razor's edge because it requires a delicate balance. On the one hand, we want to experience joy, love, and contentment. On the other hand, we must also accept and manage sadness, anger, and fear.
One of the challenges of happiness is that it is...
Nov 10, 2023
Work-Life Balance (New Research Study)
Summary:
A study of 184 people across three countries/regions found that fulfilling one's values can lead to higher well-being, and that higher well-being can make it easier to fulfill one's values. This relationship was consistent regardless of the importance people attributed to...