Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Kim Ransley and Alex O. Holcombe
Visual illusions show us that we do not have direct access to reality. They can also provide an inkling of the mental processing that delivers our experience of the viewable world.
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- Written by: Chuck Finder
If an event is otherwise highly enjoyable, pausing to take photographs will detract from your enjoyment, research finds.
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- Written by: Lindsey Valich
Claude Monet used a very limited color palette in his Waterloo Bridge series, but could still evoke a wide range of ambiances. New research shows how.
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- Written by: Joanne Rodasta, M.A.
Physicist Max Planck demonstrated that the behavior of energy is influenced by the intent of the observer -- the implication is that you can intentionally impact how your creative energy acts. The way in which energy behaves depends on what the observer expects to see. If you intend to see certain events, your creative energy will transform itself into those events.
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- Written by: The Late Show with James Corden
James Corden welcomes the stars of "Mary Poppins Returns" to perform a musical-inspired Role Call.
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- Written by: Rachael Wallis
Many people dream about moving to the country, escaping the city for good. Most Australians live in cities, but there seems to be a collective desire to escape the concrete and glass for green fields and open spaces. Those who do this are popularly known in Australia as seachangers and treechangers.
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- Written by: Robert John Young
I am always repeating the mantra that we should “work hard and play hard”. But is having fun professionally productive? As someone who studies animal behavior I sometimes look to my experimental subjects for an answer.
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- Written by: Bobby Lake-Thom
There is an old story our Elders teach us about a Water Snake who lived in a pond up high at the base of a sacred mountain. He was a very healthy, wealthy, strong, and handsome man. He was on top of the world, you might say. He had the whole pond to himself and he had everything a person could ask for in life: plenty of natural resources, open space, lots of food, good weather, ample shelter...
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- Written by: Jared Wadley
People often believe those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder face challenges that could hinder future employment, but a new study finds that adults with ADHD feel empowered doing creative tasks, which could help them on the job.
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- Written by: Lee Humphreys
Narcissism is defined as excessive self-love or self-centredness. In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love when he saw his reflection in water: he gazed so long, he eventually died. Today, the quintessential image is not someone staring at his reflection but into his mobile phone. While we pine away for that perfect Snapchat filter or track our likes on Instagram, the mobile phone has become a vortex of social media that sucks us in and feeds our narcissistic tendencies. Or so it would seem.
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- Written by: William R Black
As a boy in late-1940s Memphis, my dad got a nickel every Friday evening to come by the home of a Russian Jewish immigrant named Harry Levenson and turn on his lights, since the Torah forbids lighting a fire in your home on the Sabbath. My father would wonder, however, if he were somehow sinning.
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- Written by: Stephen Law
The duck-rabbit image above is one of the most iconic in philosophy – so iconic that a former undergraduate of mine had it tattooed on his leg. So what’s philosophically significant about this dot and wavy line?
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- Written by: Sandra Marinella, MA, MEd
Our brains hold the magic that allows us to find our stories and to make and remake our meaning. When split-brain research began in the 1960s, the findings expanded horizons on how our storytelling minds work.
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- Written by: Susan Luckman
Craft can be done solitary or with other people, and its up to you to decide.
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- Written by: Anna Katharina Schaffner
The rise of exhaustion syndromes like stress and burnout is often attributed to modern life's demands. However, these experiences are not new; they have preoccupied thinkers throughout history. By exploring historical theories of exhaustion, insights into societal values and human resilience can be gleaned, revealing a timeless struggle against feelings of fatigue and inadequacy.
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- Written by: Michael Weigold, University of Florida
Some selfies are more dangerous than others… Earlier this month, an Indian man was killed while trying to take a selfie next to a wounded bear.
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- Written by: Michel Belyk, University of Toronto; et al
Despite being adept at using our voices, humans often struggle with singing compared to other forms of vocalization, such as whistling. The mechanics of our larynx and muscle control may limit our singing abilities, while whistling allows for more precise pitch control. This article explores the evolutionary aspects and practical implications of vocalization.
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- Written by: Lynda G. Shrager
When the issue of “How safe is mom or dad?” and “Can they stay in their home?” arises, it often causes a conflict between the kids and the parents. It’s natural to view the situation through our own lens, thus creating different and sometimes clashing versions of the same reality.
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- Written by: Cheralyn Darcey
Exploring the profound connection between humans and plants reveals a rich tapestry of meanings that flowers convey through their forms and behaviors. By deciphering these messages, individuals can enhance their emotional well-being, create meaningful gifts, and cultivate healing spaces, ultimately fostering a deeper relationship with nature.
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- Written by: Ayu Sutriasa, YES! Magazine
The internet is filled with lists of which rom-coms will “get you through” Valentine’s Day—the assumption seems to be that, otherwise, we singles would be festering alone in our living rooms, drinking vodka and singing “All By Myself” à la Bridget Jones. I enjoy the genre, but as a feminist I have some qualms.
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- Written by: Mike Krings-University of Kansas
New research examines what makes the people of Iceland so creative—and how the United States could adopt some of those factors.
