Posts in the category “Building Happiness”
What to Do When Things Go Wrong: A Survival Checklist
What to do when it feels like everything’s just gone horribly wrong.
storieshappinesslearningRead post ›No one is coming to save you. Are you going to save yourself?
It’s easy to wait for a hero to step in and rescue us. Turns out, though, there aren’t any heroes — we’re on our own. It’s on us to write a happy ending.
adulthoodidentityphilosophyRead post ›Completely Alone at a Table of Friends
It’s fun to be connected. To stay on top of the goings-on in the world. But what’s the price for cultural relevance? And is it worth the sacrifice?
entertainmentfearRead post ›Navigating the Tourist Trap
In which our hero grapples with his inner tourist and what that means to his outer hipster. Sort of. This is a story about self-loathing and sight-seeing.
storiestravelRead post ›Do More with Less: Drop Dead Physical & Psychological Weight
Getting rid of junk we don’t need is a sure way to feel happier. But this doesn’t stop at cleaning out closets; we need to declutter our identities, too.
happinessphilosophyRead post ›Why We Work: Are We Just Working for Work’s Sake?
It’s easy to forget that we weren’t put on this planet to punch a clock. Do you remember why you work a job in the first place?
happinessworklifebalanceRead post ›How to Know If You’ve Joined a Cult
Are our most valuable qualities being exploited at work to form bad habits that — if we don’t change soon — just might kill us?
happinessworklifebalanceRead post ›Where Is the Magic?
As kids, we see a lot of the world around us as magical. Then, as we get older, the magic gives way to understanding. But is losing the magic a good thing?
magicpositivityRead post ›Do Men Have Best Friends?
I have a best friend. It feels awkward to say that out loud, and it really shouldn't. Why are men ashamed to have close relationships with other men?
friendsRead post ›The Bright Side
Every time you talk to another person, you're affecting the way they feel. Try not to make them feel like shit.
firstworldproblemsfriendspositivityRead post ›