How to be poor and Happy
It has been assumed for centuries that the wealthier you are, the happier your life will be. As far back as ancient Greece, Aristotle was arguing that things like material…
The Meaning of Happiness
How do we describe what it means to be happy? In this extract from ‘The Book of Human Emotions’, cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith charts how the definition of happiness…
Living with less for Spiritual gain
Can throwing out possessions make you happy? Some professional declutterers garner millions of followers online and preach the satisfaction of a pared-down environment. Kate Wilkinson finds this is nothing new…
The Problem with Mindfulness
Mindfulness aligns itself with science and academia to be seen as credible but it lacks any real evidence. By Dr. Masoumeh Sara RahmaniLecturer in the Study of ReligionTe Herenga Waka — Victoria University…
How Stories Bring us Together
Ours is an age of contagious anxiety. We can feel overwhelmed by the events around us, by injustice, by suffering, by an endless feeling of crisis. In ‘How to Stay…
What the Ancient Indian text Bhagavad Gita can Teach About not Putting too much of our Identity and Emotions into work
One lesson from the text, ‘nishkama karma’ – or acting without desire – may be useful for navigating the contemporary workplace. By Dr. Robert J. StephensPrincipal Lecturer in ReligionClemson University Introduction A 2023 Gallup poll…
How Being in Nature makes us Appreciate our Bodies and Reject Unrealistic Beauty Standards
Research suggests that those struggling with negative feelings about their bodies should spend more time in the great outdoors. By Dr. Viren SwamiProfessor of Social PsychologyAnglia Ruskin University Nature is good for us –…
The Healing Power of Breathing
Beset by the pressures of modern life, you might feel that you ought to reduce your blood pressure, be more present in the moment, optimise your immune system or increase…
If Meditation Is Not Your Thing, Try A Walk In The Woods
Hiking is a near-perfect combination of elements known to relax us, raise our alertness, elevate our self-esteem, and physically prepare us for true rest afterward. By Karin KleinFreelance writer and editor…
Dancing for joy
Dance psychologist Peter Lovatt reveals, dancing results in a potent cocktail of feel-good brain chemicals, greater social bonding and enhanced creativity, all of which will keep you dancing for joy.…
