Understanding HAPPY
Happiness is one of the most pursued experiences in human history, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Often chasing it through success, romance, financial security, achievement, beauty, and recognition. And while these pursuits seem to generate moments of pleasure, they often fail to produce the lasting fulfillment people expect. This exact pursuit has led psychologists to examine a deeper question: What actually sustains human well-being? . . .
Rest + Revitalization: When Your Soul’s Check Engine Light Comes On
We live in the matrix — where hustle is seen as honor, and stillness is often mistaken for stagnation. But even the most reliable engines need time to cool. Rest isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of wisdom and balance. It’s the moment your body and mind whisper, “I need to breathe.” And like a check engine light flickering on the dashboard of your life, it’s there for a reason. You can ignore it for a while, but eventually, even the best engines stall or fail without proper maintenance . . .
Family & FRIENDS: Dynamics of Resilience vs. Dismissal
While I entered the beautiful bliss of my Fall term coming to an end, I began to watch the hit 90’s TV series Friends . . . There’s a certain kind of comfort in knowing that somewhere, somehow, there’s a Friends episode for whatever you’re going through. And in the midst of research I found that this show was the layman’s terms of human psychology . . .
Owning a Smartphone Before Age 13 Linked to Alarming Mental Health Declines, Global Study Finds
A worldwide study involving more than 100,000 participants has found that receiving a smartphone before the age of 13 is strongly linked with weaker mental health and lower overall wellbeing in early adulthood.
Do You Know the Benefits of Practicing Solitude?
Solitude is different from loneliness and it is useful for restoring calm, reducing stress and enhancing relaxation. Solitude is not so much a state of being alone as it is an experience in which the dominant relationship is with the self.