Interview with philosopher André Comte-Sponville about happiness and the role of philosophy in pursuing it (en français). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puK8PvFad-0 What I take away, among other...
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Hypnagogic imagery: flashing-light devices guide the brain into dream-like states without drugs
The idea is simple: when a rhythmic burst of white light reaches your closed eyes, the neurons in your visual cortex begin to fire in step with that rhythm. This “brain-wave entrainment” can nudge...
8 simple ways to enjoy a happier, fuller and more satisfying life, according to psychology
Adopting habits such as practicing gratitude, fostering meaningful relationships, and setting personal goals can significantly enhance life satisfaction. Engaging in activities that promote...
True happiness: beyond possession and appearance
When we are happy to have a nice car, it's not happiness, it's satisfaction.When we are happy to have passed an exam, it's not happiness, it's pride.When we are happy to attend a concert, it's not...
US millennials need 43 000$/month to be happy
How much money people need to be happy? US millennials need 43 000$/month to be happy. US Gen Z, Gen X and Boomers need 10 000$/month to be happy. Europeans need 8 000$ to be happy....
Money is a factor of happiness
Higher income increases overall life satisfaction, yet it does not significantly improve daily emotional well-being beyond an annual income of around $75,000. While life evaluation continues to rise...
5 things to buy to be happier
Acquisitions influence happiness. There are 2 types of buying: material and experiential.Material goods include physical products that enrich us through ownership. Experiential purchases provide...
Walking 20,000 steps daily leads to profound physical and mental benefits
Walking 20,000 steps a day for a month significantly improves both physical and mental health. Physically, the challenge enhanced the author's posture, lean muscle, and sleep quality. Mentally,...
10 keys to happiness, main one is: time is finite, don’t spend it regretting things
The oldest Americans attribute their happiness and longevity to maintaining strong, meaningful relationships. Many regret not realizing the importance of nurturing personal connections earlier in...
Exploring more new places is linked to higher happiness
Most people cycle through a small set of familiar places. Research in human mobility suggests that, at any given time, our regular lives revolve around about 25 locations. This pattern seems stable...
Sam Harris & Waking up meditation guide
Sam Harris, an American neuroscientist and philosopher, created the Waking Up mobile app to offer a secular path to meditation and the deeper, “non-dual” form of mindfulness he describes in his book...
The ideal free time would be 2 to 5 hours/day
As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being - but only up to a point. A study published by the American Psychological Association found that having too much...
Spending on experiences leads to quicker happiness than possessions
Spending money on experiences rather than material goods tends to bring more immediate and lasting happiness. Researchers Amit Kumar from the University of Texas at Austin, along with colleagues...