What if I told you that there is an addictive drug whose intake has increased by 70% over the past 30 years by children and adolescents across the United States? What if I told you that 9 out of every 10 adults consume this drug regularly, often multiple times per day? And lastly, what if […]
The Experience Of Being Phone-Less
September 14, 2012 by 3 Comments
Can you imagine going two weeks without a phone? It’s so easy to get addicted to all the benefits that a smartphone can bring you. You are always connected to to your friends through texting or calling. You have games like Angry Birds and Temple Run at your fingertips (my personal favorite is the Spades […]
7 Unique Ways Of Getting Exercise At The Beach
September 10, 2012 by 4 Comments
Ahhh, the beach. As a New Jersey native who lived in a lake community, beaches have always been a significant part of my life. But until I moved to Netanya, I had never taken advantage of one of the greatest benefits that the beach has to offer: it’s a great spot for exercising! Now, I’ve […]
How To Become More Hospitable
August 30, 2012 by 4 Comments
Throughout your life, you’ve almost certainly experienced incredible degrees of hospitality. In fact, certain areas of the world are known for it in their culture. For instance, consider the cliché of “southern hospitality”. I’ve been in Israel for just a couple days now, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how hospitable the Netanya locals are. […]
I’m Moving!
August 24, 2012 by 4 Comments
Hello everyone! This Sunday, August 26th, I will be moving to Israel. Jealous? Anyways, I’m mentioning this because the first couple of weeks will involve a serious transition, and the beginnings of a full time job. I fully intend to keep Feel Happiness updated…in fact, I have some big things planned. But for the next […]
6 Tricks To Consume Fewer Calories During Meals
August 14, 2012 by 7 Comments
When I think of the way most people eat, images of the Simpson family come to mind. They shovel food into their mouths, loudly scarfing down a meal without any regards for manners or enjoyment of the food itself. It’s a funny image, but it’s a terrible way to eat. I recently wrote about the […]
The “All You Can Eat” Dilemma
August 13, 2012 by 4 Comments
You just went to some all you can eat sushi joint, and now you “can’t quite seem to stand up under your own power””, as Chief Wiggum would say. We’ve all been there. It always ends up the same way. You know exactly what is going to happen before you even take the first bite. […]
The Abundance Mentality: A Complete Guide
August 6, 2012 by 19 Comments
What would you do if you lost half your money in a stock market crash? What would you do if your apartment was flooded? What would you do if your significant other left you? These are all unfortunate things. But if you were truly honest with yourself in answering them, you probably came up with […]
The Wrong Motivation For Getting In Shape
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You’re at the grocery store, debating what foods to stock up on for the coming week. You know that you really want to buy that chocolate cake, but you hesitate. “I really need to stay in shape for when I go to the beach next weekend,” you think to yourself. You’ve made the right choice […]
Green Tea: 30 Compelling Reasons To Brew A Cup
July 27, 2012 by 25 Comments
Everyone has heard that green tea is good for them. That is one of those universal truths that people talk about all the time. But do you actually know why green tea is so great? Let me spell it out for you: E-G-C-G. Epigallocatechin 3-gallate. Yeah, I didn’t know what that was supposed to mean […]
