
Stop Blaming Amygdala for Your Unhappiness
The amygdala is a part of our brain that remembers all the bad things that have happened to us. For example, if we fall off a bicycle or are almost

The amygdala is a part of our brain that remembers all the bad things that have happened to us. For example, if we fall off a bicycle or are almost

If you have never heard of sleep tourism it is because it is a new trending term used in the tourism industry to describe tourists who prioritize rest and relaxation

In Digital Minimalism, author Cal Newport makes a strong case for why we should think about the digital form of minimalism, and he is right. I know many people who

In April, 2017, I attended a three-day workshop called Unleash the Power Within with Tony Robbins and Joseph McClendon III. Of course, if you know Tony Robbins, you may not

Approximately 1 year ago I became a yogi after visiting India for the first time. Here, I want to mention that I’m already a Buddhist. But what is Buddhism? Is

Are you feeling constantly stressed and overwhelmed? Do you feel like you can’t keep up with your work or your life? You may be experiencing burnout. In this blog post,

Do you want to retire happy? According to a study by the National Institute on Retirement Security, almost half of retirees report being unhappy with their retirement. If you’re looking

Smoking is not only bad for your physical health, but it also has a negative impact on your mental well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the science-based evidence

There is a link between a vegetarian diet and a range of psychological disorders, like anxiety and depression, a new study concludes with defining certainty. But why are vegetarians so

A great test to see whether you are living your life to your fullest potential is to see how you go to sleep. Specifically: Too Much Energy Before Sleeping If

The five major chemicals of happiness are dopamine, endorphin, oxytocin, serotonin, and cortisol. They each impact our happiness in different ways, yet in order to truly comprehend why we experience

What we eat matters as it contributes to a healthy body and, therefore, a healthy mind. It is true that we can still be happy with an unhealthy body, but

One year into the coronavirus pandemic, things seem to be getting better, but also the worst on record. Yes, we have many new working vaccines which people are already receiving,

The power of acupressure mat, also known as acupuncture mat, can’t be overstated. Yes, this is the kind of mat that yogi’s use in India to sit on and meditate,

“It has no flavor without spices” or “Western food is only bland, as it uses only salt and pepper” is something you will hear from some from India or other

One of the most common reasons I hear as an objection to Optimal Happiness is that happiness is biological and so we can’t do much about it. This assumption would

It happened again. I fell off a scooter and broke my fibula bone located just beneath my knee, ending up in a hospital. I say “again” because this happened before,

In American households, pets enjoy a special privilege. According to Harris Poll, conducted in 2015, an astonishing 95% of interviewed compared their pets to their family members. All their food,
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