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Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I left a career spanning Goldman Sachs and tech to become a hiking guide. The 75% pay cut was worth it.

Cliff Goldstein left a more-than-$250,000 finance and tech salary to become a hiking guide, earning about a quarter of his prior income and feeling happier.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The 7 Types of Well-Being

Well-being includes emotional and social dimensions characterized by positive emotions, life satisfaction, and social comparisons that shape perceived welfare.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The quarter-life crisis is the new midlife crisis: Young people's problems are crushing the unhappiness curve

Unhappiness now peaks in early life and declines with age, eroding the midlife hump and reflecting rising quarter-life crises linked to smartphones and pandemic.
#happiness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Mental health

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.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Mental health

The Secret to Happiness, According to Science

Happiness is influenced by both internal and external factors, necessitating tailored policies.
Understanding happiness sources is essential for effective public interventions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 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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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.
Parenting
fromwww.dw.com
3 months 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
fromBusiness Insider
3 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.
fromNew York Post
4 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
4 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.
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