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Life Style

Psychology behind Materialism: How money and happiness shapes individuals’ lives

It is not materialism that is the chief curse of the world, as pastors teach, but idealism. Men get into trouble by taking their visions and hallucinations too seriously. -H. L. Mencken Materialism is often seen as a negative characteristic

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Are Most of the Rich People Miserable?: Psychology Behind Wealth and Happiness 

Have you ever wondered if the Tatas, Ambanis, and Adani’s are as happy as they appear in the media? With grand weddings, philanthropy, and their influence in industries and businesses, they seem to have it all. But could it be

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Happiness and Stoicism

The core of Stoicism is the belief that moral excellence is the highest good and the ultimate purpose of life. The Stoics defined virtue as four cardinal qualities: wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance. Wisdom sets people right about good and

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Harvard’s New Course Unlocks the Secrets to Lasting Happiness and Resilience

Recently Harvard University has started a course called Managing Happiness aimed at examining what works for emotional wellness and life fulfillment. The program is available via edX, aimed to spread evidence-based knowledge on happiness and deliver it across borders of

Relationship

How Compromise Creates Lasting Happiness in Relationships

Compromise is the basis of any successful relationship. It manifests in a common dedication to tackling divergence and the assurance of shared joy. Some call it a sacrifice, but it is better described as a tightrope act – a way of

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How ‘Happiness Hangover’ Can Hit You After a Perfect Moment

The word “hangover” is always associated with the aftermath of a drunk night. The following morning one should face the unpleasant consequences of the alcohol. This is a common fact to us. But have you ever heard about “happiness hangover”?

Education

The Neuroscience of Happiness

Aristotle denoted happiness to have two aspects namely “hedonic” referring to pleasure and “eudaimonia” which portrays a life well lived. This was further explained by positive psychologists who believed a third aspect exists which relates happiness to engagement and participation

Positive Self Help

Happiness: A Cage of Falsehood

What is the most overrated concept after love? It is happiness- a word that, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, refers to the feeling of being happy. But what defines this feeling and how does one measure one’s level of happiness?

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How Unexpected Positive Events Influence Happiness and Mental Health

There is a strong relationship between happiness and mental health. It is well-accepted that unexpected positive events are important indicators of healthy well-being. Such events may be trivial day-to-day activities to something out of the ordinary, but one’s feelings can

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Inauguration of Happiness Clubs in Kochi Schools Aims to Eradicate Mental Health Stigmas

Kochi Corporation’s Happiness Project “Happiness Kochi – Caring for the Wellness of All” will launch Happiness clubs in government schools in the city to ensure the mental well-being of students through various stress-relief activities. In its Initial Phase, The happiness