Happiness

Listen to a podcast about happiness

I just finished listening to an episode of the podcast Ologies with Alie Ward and I honestly think the best use of my post this week is to recommend that you listen to it. The episode is Eudemonology (Happiness) with Dr. Laurie Santos. Given the times we are living in paying attention to how our … Continue reading →

Helping others makes you happier

Several years ago, I was out for a run and I found someone pushing their bike with a flat tire. I didn’t have any equipment with me, but I was close to home and offered to help them fix their tire. I still remember this, and it makes me smile. In a world that feels … Continue reading →

Training happiness

The gift of time

Get thee to the scenery

Enjoy the gift of food

Smiling: Placebo or Real Effect

There are certain things that I really care about a possible placebo effect versus actual benefits on (for an awesome review of the placebo effect check out this video by It’s Okay to be Smart). Anything that involves putting a foreign substance (medication, needles, etc) into my body, I don’t care if I might perceive … Continue reading →

Sustainable Happiness

The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is how most nations measure progress and well-being within their borders, but did you know that things like divorce, car accidents, natural disasters, even war are positive for the GDP? They increase spending and production and therefore appear to make life better. While this isn’t quite a science topic I … Continue reading →