Tag: happiness
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Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World
In this major work, Matthieu Ricard presents a global vision based on decades of personal experience and insight, a road map for the 21st century. It is a fresh outlook on an ardent struggle, and one that just might make the world a better place by simultaneously benefiting ourselves and our society. The book paints […]
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Laughter has serious benefits
Do we laugh enough or should we learn to laugh more? Joyful, good-natured, ‘mirthful’ laughter is a tonic for our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Whether we use it as a distraction, to cheer ourselves up, or as a practice to energise and enthuse us, laughing impacts every part of us. In many ways it […]
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11 Reasons to Smile on World Smile Day
Whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, picked a fight with a loved one or struggled through that morning commute to a job you don’t particularly enjoy, it can be a tough task to plaster a smile across your face when you’re feeling less than chipper. But by choosing to smile, […]
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Manifesto for a Happier World
We all want to lead a happy life. But in our quest for ‘progress’ we’ve been pursuing priorities that put our happiness at risk – not just for us as individuals, but for society as a whole. Our collective aim should be a society with the greatest possible human happiness and wellbeing – with policies, […]
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The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want
The How of Happiness is a comprehensive guide to understanding the elements of happiness based on years of groundbreaking scientific research. It is also a practical, empowering, and easy-to-follow workbook, incorporating happiness strategies, exercises in new ways of thinking, and quizzes for understanding our individuality, all in an effort to help us realize our innate […]
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Vegetarian Diet Could Make You Happier And Less Stressed
According to a new research published in “Nutrition Journal” the reason comes down to fatty acids: Diets that include meat and fish are higher in arachidonic acid (AA), an animal source of omega-6 fatty acids. Much of the meat we eat today is quite high in AA: The average omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid profile […]
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Helping Others Makes Us Happier At Work, Research Finds
Here’s a good reason to help your coworkers with an upcoming project or presentation: Altruists in the office are more likely to be committed to their work and are less likely to quit their jobs, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. But beyond all that, researchers found perhaps the biggest benefit […]
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Simple Tips for Sustainable Travel
Be kind to the Earth we’re all exploring. Being able to travel as a student is a wonderful privilege and opportunity to take advantage of; however, it can have an enormous impact on the environment and the communities you find yourself in. Some environmental negatives of traveling might be obvious, but are often overlooked if […]
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A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill
“Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill” is a book wrote by Matthieu Ricard that will help you to understand happiness as the deep sense of flourishing that arises from a healthy mind as well as a way of interpreting the world. Happiness in the West is still seen in material terms, as […]
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What Makes You Happy?
Is it when everything is going your way? Is it when you have achieved success and been applauded for all your accomplishments? Is it when you have the perfect body? The perfect love? Is it when you have all the material things you always wished for? Is it when you finally have the approval of […]