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Thinking About Giving, Not Receiving, Motivates People to Help Others
We’re often told to ‘count our blessings’ and be grateful for what we have. Research suggests that thinking about what we’ve given, rather than what we’ve received, can lead us to be more helpful toward others.
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How to De-Stress—Instantly
Cosmopolitan: Completely stressed out? Take a sec to smile. No, seriously. According to new research from the University of Kansas, grinning helps you relax when you’re stressed. In the study, researchers split participants into three
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Would You Rather Win Silver Or Bronze? (Be Careful What You Wish For)
NPR: Both athletes were U.S. swimmers, both were dripping wet after finishing an Olympics final, and both had just won medals. The first said, “It’s not my normal specialty. … We went out there and
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Not All Meditation Types Are One-Size-Fits-All, Study Suggests
The Huffington Post: If you aren’t enjoying your meditation practice, a small new study suggests a possible reason why: You aren’t doing the method that’s right for you. Researchers from the San Francisco State University
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Il riconoscimento, non i soldi, fanno la felicità (Recognition, not money, is a delight)
La Stampa: La questione se i soldi facciano o meno la felicità è antica quanto l’uomo – o per lo meno fin da quando è stato inventato il denaro – e, ancora oggi, è oggetto
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Don’t Indulge. Be Happy.
The New York Times: HOW much money do you need to be happy? Think about it. What’s your number? Many of us aren’t satisfied with how much we have now. That’s why we’re constantly angling