Month: July 2016
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How Americans and Chinese Think About Happiness Differently
Researchers and thinkers have often claimed that cultures can be divided between individualistic cultures and collectivistic cultures. The former prioritize individual satisfaction and achievement, while the latter prioritize the collective goals of the family, group and society. American and Chinese cultures are often seen as falling on the opposite ends of this spectrum. U.S. has […]
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Roman Krznaric: El poder de la extrospección
La introspección pasó de moda y la extrospección tomó su lugar. El filósofo y escritor Roman Krznarix explica cómo podemos colaborar con el cambio social viendo el mundo que nos rodea. Roman Krznaric es un experto renombrado internacionalmente que ha estudiado la empatía. Es autor del libro “Empatía: un manual para la revolución”.
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Roman Krznaric: The Power of Outrospection
Introspection is out, and outrospection is in. Philosopher and author Roman Krznaric explains how we can help drive social change by stepping outside ourselves. Roman Krznaric is an internationally renowned expert on empathy and author of Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution. He is a founding faculty member of The School of Life and founder of […]
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5 Ways You Can Use Mindfulness To Fix Your Brain
Researchers from the University of British Columbia recently pooled data from more than 20 studies to understand how practicing mindfulness affects the brain. While the researchers found significant changes in eight brain regions, there are two regions that are of particular importance to you. In these brain regions, the simple act of practicing mindfulness increased […]
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Massive coral reef discovered in the Amazon River
A team of scientists from Brazil and the United States discovered the reef in the muddy waters at the mouth of the Amazon, according to a report published on Friday. The reef system spans 3,600-square miles along the ocean floor, stretching from French Guiana to Brazil’s Maranhao state along the edge of South America’s continental […]
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Hug a tree to be happy
We know that trees have many benefits. In forests they provide habitat, wood, biodiversity and ecosystem services. In cities, they can mitigate the urban heat island effect by cooling the air and reducing greenhouse gases. But, perhaps surprisingly, there is increasing evidence that trees are also good for our mental health. Most people have heard […]
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¿Cómo medimos una buena vida?
¿Cómo podemos vivir una buena vida? ¿La juzgamos por la calidad de las relaciones individuales, significado y propósito? ¿O la juzgamos por nuestra salud, estatus y poder? Estas medidas externas de éxito parecen contar mucho y, sin embargo, es evidente que no compran la felicidad. Los psiquiatras de Park Avenue y sus pacientes saben muy […]
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How Do We Measure a Good Life?
How do we measure a good life? Do we judge it by the quality of an individual’s relationships and sense of meaning and purpose? Or, do we judge it according to an individual’s wealth, status and power? These external measures of success seem to count for a lot and yet, they clearly don’t buy happiness. […]
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Ten easy steps to happier living
We’re constantly bombarded with messages about what makes for a good life. Advertisers tell us it comes from owning and consuming their products. The media associate it with wealth, beauty or fame. And politicians claim that nothing matters more than growing the economy. But do any of these things really bring lasting happiness? For thousands […]
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Laughter yoga
Laughter yoga was created by Dr. Madan Kataria, “The Laughter Guru”, who believes in the power of laughter and its ability to provide physical and holistic benefits. To reap the scientifically proven benefits of laughter, you will laugh continuously for at least 10 to 15 minutes loud and deep, like a belly laugh coming straight […]