happiness
What if looking back can make your life feel richer?
Fascinating new research suggests that deliberately looking back at specific memories can boost our sense of psychological richness.
Why Losing Yourself in Something Feels So Good
Flow is characterised by intense concentration, a reduced awareness of ourselves, and sometimes a changed sense of time. When we’re not looking for happiness, sometimes it finds us.
Why Good News Gets Better When You Share It
Empathy is when we share in someone’s pain. We say, “A problem shared is a problem halved.” But when we share in someone’s joy, science shows it becomes, “A joy shared is a joy doubled.” Psychologists call it Capitalisation.
Why “Good Enough” Can Sometimes Make You Happier
Discover the psychology of why “good enough” makes you happier. Learn the difference between maximising and satisficing for stress-free, satisfying decisions.