Your health is your life. Well, ok. That may have been a bit melodramatic, but… Your Health Is Your First Priority There are many subgenres in the personal development/self-improvement field, such as happiness, productivity, confidence, finances, independence, consciousness, and so on. It can be tough to decide where to begin. I know that I […]
Take Personal Responsibility For Your Life And Your Happiness
March 18, 2013 by 44 Comments
“If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn’t sit for a month.” ― Theodore Roosevelt “If you own this story you get to write the ending.” ― Brené Brown Ancient Romans understood the concept of personal responsibility. After a Roman arch was completed, the engineer who built […]
The Meaning Of Happiness
March 9, 2013 by 8 Comments
I have been managing Feel Happiness for just over a year now, and I’m proud of what I have accomplished so far. From the beginning, my intention has been to help people live happier lives. This mission has served me well enough. However, I have recently begun to question myself. I know that I “like” […]
Do Pessimists Live Longer?
March 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ahhhh, science. I love reading new scientific studies, particularly ones that are related to happiness and health. You can learn so much useful, actionable information by staying on top of the latest research. Unfortunately, it can be very easy to draw the wrong conclusions from new studies, particularly when you only read about the study […]
A Mathematical Model Of Happiness
February 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
How can you maximize the amount of happiness you experience over a lifetime? There is no single, correct answer to this question that would take into account all the variables that go into happiness, including aspects that are unique to you. But I am a math nerd. And as a math nerd, I feel obliged […]
A Taste Of Bliss
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Greg Malouf. I came to a point in my life where I felt like something was not working the way I wanted it to. I struggled with addiction, stress and anxiety, and had to go through a painful divorce. Once I was finally ready to make a […]
Need To Take Action And Stop Procrastinating? Read This.
February 14, 2013 by 10 Comments
Feeling stuck? Recently, I have been afflicted with a terrible disease. The primary symptom is a strong desire to remain on the couch. I am talking about Netflix addiction. Sure I want to get some writing done or start learning Spanish, but after just….one….more…episode… Know what I’m talking about? For me, it was the desire […]
Take Off Your Social Mask
February 7, 2013 by 18 Comments
“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successfull personality and duplicate it.” ― Bruce Lee “I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” ― Bruce Lee Have you ever been to a masquerade […]
You’ll Never Be Able To Do It All
February 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
This past summer, I went to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, and I learned an awful lot from that experience. Since I’ve moved to Israel, one of those lessons in particular has been reinforced. It has been tough, but I’ve learned to accept the fact that I can’t possibly do everything that I want […]
A Primer On Mindful Eating: 23 Ways To Eat Mindfully
January 28, 2013 by 11 Comments
You eagerly anticipate your first bite as you delicately peel back the wrapper. Once opened, you are greeted with the mild but tantalizing scent of luscious, 85% cocoa dark chocolate. Your mouth waters as you take two deep breaths, preparing yourself for the delight that is only just beginning. With a distinct snap, you break […]
