by jgiove | Aug 15, 2016 | Happiness
Most of us have been conditioned to worry about the health of our body having been told that this is necessary for leading long, fulfilling lives. But one thing many of us ignore is that a healthy brain is equally, if not more, important for a long and happy life. Our...
by jgiove | Aug 12, 2016 | Happiness
“To be happy, a man must first know what happiness is,” said Jean-Jacques Rousseau over two centuries ago. How much is happiness worth? You would think that the richest people would be the happiest, but you’d be surprised to know that this isn’t always the...
by jgiove | Aug 10, 2016 | Happiness
We have the habit of reducing happiness to a few feelings that we associate with feeling better about ourselves at any given time. But happiness is actually much more than that. It is a way to look at the world, a way that lets you take in everything around you and...
by jgiove | Aug 9, 2016 | Happiness
Bobby McFerrin’s song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was a huge hit when it was released in 1988, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Top 100 Chart. It struck a chord with anyone who listened to it and inspired a whole generation. The upbeat tune and catchy lyrics have...
by jgiove | Aug 4, 2016 | Happiness
It’s basic human nature to look for joy and keep away from pain. Accordingly, the brain has evolved over millions of years to help us achieve happiness. The brain’s happiness chemical factory works round the clock to try and turn our experiences into pleasure. And we...