Analyzing joy vs. happiness doesn’t seem to make sense, does it? But the truth is, these emotions are two different things, and we must take a closer look. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to be happy, and I also can’t think of a soul who’d rather not have…
An Epicurean and a Stoic enter a bar. The Epicurean asks for the wine list and orders the most expensive bottle of Champagne. 'Why not?' She says. 'Life is all about experiencing pleasure'. The Stoic balks at the cost and orders a soft drink. He admonishes her. 'People are starving…
Have you ever asked yourself, "Why am I so unhappy"? I think we all have. You could be unhappy and never notice. Are you happy? Are you sure? Take a moment and genuinely experience your emotions. Try and remember the last time you smiled or laughed. Maybe it wasn’t too…
Happy people distinguish because of their attitude to life. What exactly makes them special? At this time of the year, we are more prone to depression, a bad mood, and sometimes, we feel particularly unhappy. But maybe it has to do with the habit of complaining and shifting the blame…
If you want to learn how to become happier, the following science-backed methods will help you a lot. One of the theories in the field of psychology claims that all people have a "starting point" of happiness, which defines their wellness. All our life revolves around it and the fact…
Have you ever said, “I don’t deserve to be happy”? You’re not alone in this statement, and there’s a reason for this feeling. Many times in my past, I’ve said that I don’t deserve to be happy. I truly felt like a burden on other people’s lives. It was often…
We all crave true happiness. What more could we want from life than to feel completely at peace and content with ourselves and our lives? This type of happiness is often called spiritual happiness. What Is Spiritual Happiness? At its core, spiritual happiness is based on internal forces. In order…
Happiness is something we’re all striving for. Most of us say that all we want for our children, our friends and ourselves is to be happy. Happiness is also incredibly difficult to define. It looks different to everyone. One person’s happiness might not match another’s. There are so many different…
It isn’t always easy to become a higher version of yourself. There are ugly truths that must be faced in order to change for the better. I’m not here to say you are a bad person. I cannot make that judgment. But the truth remains, there is always room for…
What would make you happy? A big lottery win? Finding the love of your life? Dining at the finest restaurants every day? Well, the hedonic treadmill theory stipulates that even if you managed to achieve all of the above, you’ll be no happier than you were before. What Is the…
