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What is true happiness? How do you find pleasure and meaning in your life? Many of us make the mistake of thinking that happiness is life’s end goal. According to Tal Ben-Shahar, happiness isn’t a final destination, but rather an ongoing journey to find a balance of pleasure and meaning. Continue reading to learn why it’s hard to achieve Ben-Shahar’s version of happiness.
What are Brittany Broski’s favorite pop culture trends? What’s her opinion on using Tinder to find romantic partners? On The Broski Report, listeners and viewers get an in-depth look at mainstream culture through Brittany Broski’s lens. In different episodes, she dives into her favorite current pop culture trends to share with her audience. Let’s look at what Broski’s favorite trends are as of the episode “Episode 11: Hozier & Mortality.”
What’s Carl Jung’s shadow theory? How are we motivated by our subconscious urges? Patrick King says subconscious motivations come from the part of your psyche that psychologist Carl Jung called the shadow. This is the part we try to ignore, repress, and hide from others. Let’s explore the shadow theory in more depth.
What advice do Mel Robbins and KC David give to those who are overwhelmed with housework? What pressures does society put on women? In a recent episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Robbins and guest KC Davis discuss the guilt associated with incomplete housework. They also share tips for countering societal standards. Keep reading for Mel Robbins’ house cleaning tips.
Do you want to be happier? Is happiness predetermined? Research suggests that people’s happiness is influenced by a combination of three factors: genetics, life circumstances, and activities and habits. While we may not have much control over our genetics or life circumstances, we do have control over our activities and habits. Check out how to be a happier person by choosing how to spend your time.
To find long-lasting happiness, what should you actually do? What changes should you make in your life? Psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky asserts that positive thoughts and behaviors are the happiness factors you can control. She says that you can encourage this positivity by practicing happiness activities across three life areas: mental and physical health, relationships, and purpose. Read more to learn nine of Sonja Lyubomirsky’s happiness activities from her book The How of Happiness.
Are you rushing through life? What’s time affluence? According to Tal Ben-Shahar, being happier requires you to slow down. He introduces the concept of time affluence as a solution. Read more about time affluence’s impact on your lifestyle and overall mood.
How does technology help people? Can technology help you make more money? Many technologies are designed to make human life easier. As technology improves, humans can reap the benefits of innovations, such as completing tasks easier and receiving an online education. Here are ways that technology helps people through even the most mundane tasks.
How is technology changing the world today? How will technology improve our shopping and traveling experiences? In what ways can technology reduce waste? Change is happening faster than ever. Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler envision how exponential technologies will dramatically change the world we live in, likely before the year 2030. Let’s explore six major areas where technology will have an impact.
Is autonomous shopping the future of retail? Will there ever be self-driving robots to deliver your goods? As technologies mature and become more widely implemented in the retail industry, Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler predict that shopping will evolve. This will be done in two major ways: automated shopping and tailored personal preferences. Keep reading to learn how technology and shopping will go hand-in-hand in the future.