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fromFast Company
3 days ago

3 tips for getting more satisfaction out of your routine

Implementing small, intentional choices can slow down time and enhance life satisfaction.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

You're Not Getting Older-You're Getting More Comfortable

Older adults generally report high life satisfaction despite challenges.
Relative deprivation significantly affects well-being and life satisfaction in adulthood.
Looking inward is crucial for enhancing personal fulfillment in later life.
#happiness
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Much Happiness Is Enough in a Perfect World?

Most people do not desire maximal happiness, health, or freedom, preferring a more moderate approach.
Cultural traditions, especially in East Asia, influence the preference for moderation over maximization.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Largest trans survey ever finds the top reason transgender people stop transitioning is transphobia

Gender-affirming care significantly improves life satisfaction for trans individuals, while societal transphobia hampers access to these essential services.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Taming Death to Enjoy Life

Denial of death ultimately harms us.
Satisfaction in life reduces the shock of mortality.
Reflecting on life's purpose can lessen our fear of death.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Study Reveals That Pets Bring Us $87,500 Worth of Happiness

Quantifying love and companionship can reduce relationships to transactional value, undermining their true essence.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Parents experience greater meaning in life, study confirms DW 06/01/2025

Parents find meaning in life but often report lower satisfaction compared to childfree individuals.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Positive Value of Dogs and Cats On Human Well-Being

The data shows that having a pet companion can increase life satisfaction significantly, with a value comparable to regular interactions with friends and family.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Which Way to a Life With Least Regrets?

When faced with too many choices, dissatisfaction grows—not due to the choices themselves, but because each option creates a sense of loss and regret over paths not taken.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Young at Heart: Not Just the Stuff of Fairy Tales

Subjective age, how old we feel versus our chronological age, significantly influences our happiness and well-being, suggesting that youthfulness in perspective can lead to greater life satisfaction.
Wellness
#retirement
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm 85 and don't have retirement savings - but I'm not too worried about it

Sally Ann McCarter found fulfillment and financial stability by returning to work after retirement.
Retirement
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Finding Fulfillment After Retiring From Work We Love

Retirement satisfaction varies greatly among individuals, influenced by preparation, activity choices, and a sense of agency.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm 85 and don't have retirement savings - but I'm not too worried about it

Sally Ann McCarter found fulfillment and financial stability by returning to work after retirement.
Retirement
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Finding Fulfillment After Retiring From Work We Love

Retirement satisfaction varies greatly among individuals, influenced by preparation, activity choices, and a sense of agency.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

US beaten by neighboring country in new 'flourishing' ranking - here's why we're lagging

Indonesia ranked highest in flourishing due to strong social connections, contrasting with Japan, where wealth is high but social ties are weak.
Mental health
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Scientific Proof That Pets Can Make You Happy

Owning a pet significantly increases life satisfaction.
The monetary value of pet ownership's happiness effect is approximately $93,000.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The US's plutocrats and politicians want more, more, more. Matt LeBlanc shows us a better way | Arwa Mahdawi

Great life satisfaction can come from doing very little, as illustrated by Matt LeBlanc's enjoyment of laziness.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Over-50s in England: tell us how your life satisfaction now compares to before the Covid pandemic

People over 50 in England report increased life satisfaction post-pandemic, though depression rates have risen.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Life satisfaction among over-50s in England higher than before pandemic, study finds

Individuals aged 50 and over report improved life satisfaction post-pandemic, but depression rates have risen.
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