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Psychology of Happiness

Dark Humor Is A Sign Of Unhappiness?

Learn about the surprising link between dark humor and happiness, and why the use of dark humor might reveal underlying symptoms of unhappiness.

Happiness Review

​​Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar: Book Review

If you have ever researched “how to be happier?” it is possible that you have come across the work of Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D. and his book Happier: Can you learn

Psychology of Happiness

Can You Die From Depression? Science-Based Evidence

Although it can certainly feel that way, especially when we are depressed, we cannot die from depression, unhappiness, and other negative emotions. However, these emotions can have a profound and

Psychology of Happiness

Overcoming Cherophobia: The Fear Of Being Happy

Cherophobia is fear of being happy or phobia of happiness. It is a condition where people avoid positive emotions because they perceive them to be negative and outright dangerous. There

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Happiness Review

38 Best Happiness Books Everyone Should Read

If you’re looking for the best happiness books in the market, you’ve come to the right place! Here at Optimal Happiness, we’ve read and reviewed over 100 happiness books and

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Happiness Review

The Pursuit of Happiness According to Socrates

Socrates, the renowned Greek philosopher who resided in Athens from 469-399 BCE, was a strong advocate of the Socratic method. This method entailed engaging in thought-provoking dialogues with others to