Albert Einstein is best known for his outstanding contributions in the field of science. We can admire him for tackling unsolved mysteries in the realm of physics and making discoveries that changed the world, like the theory of relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics. To what does he ascribe his achievements? Einstein humbly summarized…
Lifelong Learning: The Key to a Happy Life is Daring to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
April 28, 2022
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How to Avoid Negative People
by Barton Goldsmith Tribune News Service Eight More Steps to Happiness When life hands me lemons, I do try to make lemonade, but when it hands me negative people, I usually make my way to the nearest exit. I deal with real pain in people every day. Others who just complain to be negative, I…
Will Eating Pistachio Ice Cream Make You Sublimely Happy?
Professor J. Budziszewski, a philosopher at the University of Texas–Austin, has just written a book on happiness, “How and How Not to be Happy.” MercatorNet interviewed him by email about his ideas. MercatorNet: You’re the author of a book on happiness. Are you happy? J. Budziszewski: If you mean “Are you having a good time?” the answer…
World Happiness Report Reveals More Sadness and More Kindness During COVID-19
When bad things happen—wars, pandemics, shootings—the optimists of the world tend to turn their attention to all the goodness that still exists: the heroic fighters, the frontline workers, the givers and the helpers. But are we just deluding ourselves? Not if the 2022 World Happiness Report is any indication. Although the pandemic has certainly caused division, there…
Embodying the Truth
The truth is a powerful thing, but unraveling what is true isn’t nearly as straightforward as we might believe. The dictionary meaning of truth points to an indisputable fact or an accurate portrayal of objective reality. Honesty, integrity, and transparency allow the truth to be seen. Lies, denial, and deceit cover it up. You may…
Virtues: Our Best Bet for Happiness
“What constitutes a good life?” “How should one live?” “What kind of a person should one be?” In their answers to these perennial questions, history’s great minds have frequently invoked the concept of virtue. Philosophers ancient and modern have argued that the road to a happy, thriving, worthwhile life is paved with virtues. Aristotle, for…
Conscious Aging: Reframing for Health and Happiness
Maria Shriver, author, journalist and activist for healthy aging, recently spoke to Tami Simon about the Radically Reframing Aging Summit they are collaborating on to promote a balanced view of aging. Maria is the founder of Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) which she established after her mother died of Alzheimer’s and following her awareness that two-thirds of people living with…
Are We Happy Yet? Don’t Just Count the Numbers
Commentary Are people happy? It’s difficult to know even whether they think they are. Certainly, people are disgruntled lately. According to explosive new data from the General Social Survey, 24 percent of Americans say they’re not too happy, and only 19 percent say they are very happy. A lot of that disgruntlement is about COVID….
Why Getting Outside and Doing New Things Makes Your Kids Happy
When you live in northern Michigan like we do, there’s a strong sense of urgency when summer arrives. The season is short so we try to pack in as much sun and fun as we can, while we can. Judging by the throngs of people at the beach, on the trails, out riding bikes, and on…
Tips to Be Happier
Could increasing your happiness and life satisfaction help you steer clear of chronic illness? It’s hard to say. There is evidence that people who describe themselves as “happy” seem to have fewer health problems. But having fewer health problems may boost happiness. In any event, “happiness” isn’t static. It’s possible to make yourself happy and…
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