Happiness

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 →