Less is more
The common saying ‘Less is more’ rings true with endless significance. Embracing this timeless wisdom, today’s researchers discovered
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Cultivating happiness
Significant associations exist between the power of practicing kindness and psychological well-being.
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Happiness at blue zones
People in these areas live a healthy lifestyle with healthy food habits that promote natural movement through activities such as gardening, walking, cooking, and farming.
A lonely killer - Part II
Isolation on an emotional and psychological level is a hallmark of loneliness. Some partners’ inability to respect their partner’s social standing manifests itself in numerous ways. One cause of isolation is treating other people poorly and putting them down.
A lonely killer - Part I
Loneliness is increasingly becoming a significant daily issue, with profound implications for both physical and mental health.
Selfitis
Selfitis, coined to encapsulate the phenomenon of excessive self-photography for social media, reveals a growing societal trend. Photoholics, or camera enthusiasts, flood platforms like social media with myriad self-portraits, driven by a desire to showcase personal perspectives and cultivate a favourable image.
Don’t get SAD
Genetics or inheritance are not the causes of every disease. Indeed, external factors like the weather may also have an impact on our general well-being and mood.
October 29, 2023
The power of body language Part-II
Scientists still cannot interpret all body language accurately. A partial shoulder shrug indicates uncertainty or a lack of commitment. A genuine and authentic response causes both shoulders to rise fully and equally. When only one side rises, the message is doubtful. Research suggests that assuming a “power pose” makes people feel more powerful and changes testosterone and cortisol levels. Touch is the most primitive and powerful nonverbal cue.
October 22, 2023
The power of body language Part-I
Body language is a type of nonverbal communication. It mainly includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement, touch, and the use of space.
October 15, 2023
Judging character
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.”
October 8, 2023
Ageing gracefully
Ageing is a natural process that can lead to new roads later in life. Human beings cannot be owned, and their value does not depreciate like other objects. Actually, elderly individuals can be intangible assets to society. As individuals grow older, their attitudes and viewpoints can be shaped by their emotions. But combining their experiences and practices can give them a significant advantage.
October 1, 2023
When confidence becomes a disaster
Confidence is good and important, but when it crosses the borderline it becomes toxic called overconfidence and goes against the laws of nature. Individuals show many psychological biases, and one of the most powerful is overconfidence.
September 24, 2023
Stoicism embracing kindness & compassion in a philosophy of virtue - Part II
Stoicism used to be practiced by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and is still followed by today’s social emperor Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and many others. It is a way of life planned to make people more resilient, happier, virtuous, and eventually better individuals and authorities.
September 17, 2023
Have a nice Day Stoicism
Stoicism teaches one to be altruistic, helping others without desire for personal gain or recognition. Since we were, in fact, created for it by nature, it is about doing it naturally. It is our function to benefit the species into which we were born.
September 10, 2023
How much is too much? - Part III
Many factors affect how much money you need to live comfortably, such as location, lifestyle, age, and health. It also varies from culture to culture and between Western and Eastern philosophies. That is why the definition of happiness varies from culture to culture.
September 3, 2023
How much is too much? - Part II
For generations, society has faced the question of how much money is enough to bring joy. What does the world’s most extensive happiness study say about money? It turns out that money does not make people happy, nor does their position.
August 27, 2023
How much is too much? - Part I
Money is a good servant, but a bad master—an ancient proverb. People first crave wealth, because they want power, status, and a luxurious life. Eventually, they desire material possessions to compare themselves to others and show superiority. Once the rich become more prosperous, they can have anything they need but still focus on making more money.
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