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Taken together, Jung’s ideas about happiness and his five pillars of well-being stand up solidly to modern research findings. I propose this practical seven-point summary:
... See more1. Do not fall prey to seeking pure happiness. Instead, seek lifelong progress toward happierness.
2. Manage as best you can the main sources of misery in your life by attending to
Studies that have assigned people to perform a random act of kindness every week, or to count their blessings regularly for several weeks, find small but sustained increases in happiness.54
Jonathan Haidt • The Happiness Hypothesis
Harvard University • How to Flourish: Practical Activities Supported by Scientific Research
We’re often told that if we want to develop our skills, we need to push ourselves through long hours of monotonous practice. But the best way to unlock hidden potential isn’t to suffer through the daily grind. It’s to transform the daily grind into a source of daily joy.
Adam Grant • Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Algunos de los participantes realizaron un acto al día, mientras que otros cumplieron con todos en un solo día. Los que llevaron a cabo su acto de amabilidad una vez al día estaban un poco más felices.
Richard Wiseman • 59 segundos: Piensa un poco para cambiar mucho (NO FICCIÓN) (Spanish Edition)
With his books Now, Discover Your Strengths and The Truth About You, Marcus Buckingham is a true-strengths zealot.
Danielle LaPorte • The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
Why not make a conscious decision to learn something new every day? No matter how small the daily learning, it is significant when aggregated over a lifetime. Resolving early in life to have a continuous learning mindset is not only more interesting than the passive alternative, it is also remarkably powerful. Choosing lifelong learning is one of t
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