Happiness in one form or another is the key behind most articles on HappierHuman. But the articles that deal most directly about happiness are featured here – in our happiness archives.
My dad was bored out of his mind when he retired. He now had all the time in the world, yet, he had never cultivated hobbies since his sole focus was always on work and providing for his family. It took a few years until he settled on some hobbies to fill his time, and … Read more
Emotions are one of the most fascinating and complex phenomena that the human brain can generate. In essence, human emotions are a quick and relatively rudimentary form of information processing that can play a significant role in many areas of your life. Emotions can prompt decisions, strengthen interpersonal relationships, signal potential threats to your physical … Read more
Our lives are so busy as we run from one thing to the next: from home to work, from one project to the next, and so on. Plus, most of us lead sedentary lives too, which is quite unhealthy. That’s why it’s essential to have hobbies so you can unwind, relax, and remember to have … Read more
A friend of mine left her job to be a stay-at-home mom after her little boy was born. At first, she enjoyed being home and being there for her family. However, after a year or so, she became demotivated and almost resentful as she was swamped with housework and had no time for herself. When … Read more
Looking for the best four-player board games to check out this year? Board games are not just meant to kill time or fill game nights with fun. The benefits of playing board games include increasing your happiness, particularly by reducing your stress levels and creating stronger relationships. This is why more and more people are … Read more
While money isn’t everything, most things in life involve some form of monetary transaction. For example, a dream house, fancy car, or a vacation to Europe costs lots of money. But being able to afford such things is another matter altogether. One way to get into the money-making mindset is to use some money affirmations. … Read more
Are you a meme lover who also practices mindfulness? The truth is, you can be both serious and fun. Being mindful doesn’t necessarily have to mean that you can’t laugh at funny memes every now and then! In this post, we share with you 25 mindfulness memes that will keep you chuckling while also inspiring … Read more
“Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times,” said the ancient Greek author Aeschylus. But he’s not the only one who viewed happiness as the result of conscious, voluntary actions. From Stoic philosophers to 21st-century scientists, experts across history have argued that happiness results from choices we make each day. Sounds pretty simple right? … Read more
The concept of radical self-love is not new. There are books, TED talks, and lectures dedicated to highlighting the importance of discovering your own magnificence. Radical self-love can be applied to different areas of life, but our relationship with the body is where many of us struggle the most. Embracing good feelings towards your body … Read more
Have you ever heard of mindfulness jars? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to own one, but don’t know how to create it? If so, you have come to the right place! In this post, we share with you simple explanations of how to create a mindfulness jar. We also list down a few examples to give … Read more