A happy life is a life that is full of hope. When there is no hope, happiness is not possible. Fundamentally, hope rather than happiness is what makes life worth living. Positive psychologists believe and claim that happiness makes life worth living. In contrast, overwhelmingly, the general assumption from time immemorial is that hope makes life worth living since those who take their own lives do so because of the loss of hope. The question, therefore, is hope or happiness: which one must we have to make life worth living?

Hope or Happiness?

Communication with teens can be challenging. And receiving any sign of affection can also sometimes feel impossible, particularly after you say “I love you” to them, and you are met with just an aloof “K.”. There’s a new way teens are communicating with their parents and loved...

What Is ‘Pebbling’ and Why Are Teens Doing It?

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Gastroenterologists explain a few theories behind this phenomenon.

If You've Ever Felt the Sudden Urge to Poop When You Walk Into a Bookstore, Science Has an Explanation for That

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

A recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science has found that women perceive men as more attractive when they are shown interacting with children. The research highlights how a man’s caring behavior toward children can significantly influence his attractiveness to women. The researchers conducted this study to investigate an...

Women view men as more attractive when they see them with kids, study finds

We cannot experience the actual construction of the self. The model of the self connects perception and awareness. Out-of-body experiences can occur when the model construction is incomplete. It is common to think that the self is what feels what you feel, dreams the dreams you have, and determines the...

The Self Is a Tunnel Between the World and Our Experience

The Buddha taught that life is suffering. The cause of suffering is desire, and the cause of desire is ignorance. The cycle of life is an opportunity to acquire wisdom, and, in so doing, to escape the cycle. Whenever I tell people that I’ve written a book on Indian thought,...

Why Reincarnation Isn't So Wonderful

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Millennials wanted to be better parents. So why are their kids little monsters?

Millennials have a favorite parenting style. It isn't working.

Waking up exhausted after what should have been a good night’s sleep is more common than you think. Many of us drag ourselves out of bed wondering why eight hours wasn’t enough. The answer might surprise you. Enter the ‘Two Q’s Sleep Theory.’ This theory suggests that sleep quality is just as important as sleep quantity.

Still Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep? You Need Two Q’s Sleep Theory

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UK-based psychologist Dr Audrey Tang has revealed some easy affirmations you can use when you need to keep a clear head at work.

Psychologist reveals three phrases you should say to yourself to keep a cool head when you're having a stressful day at work

Staying friends after a breakup may seem like a good idea and is often floated as a way to lessen the blow. However, actually cultivating a friendship with an ex might not be healthy or desirable. Unresolved feelings, new romantic partners, and the ugliness of the breakup are all factors...

Signs That Exes Can't Be Friends—And Signs That They Can

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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Cats of Kansas City

It's getting sticky outside, and the kids are home from school. They don't want to go to camp. You don't want to go work. Instead, let's all just stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, adopt a cat or two, and spend the rest of the summer chilling with the kitties.

These five cats will give you a major dose of summertime fun

Some parents think that raising their children to be resilient means trying to instill confidence in them. They think that the way to do this is to say after everything their child does: “Good job, Buddy!”. Other parents, often Dads, (sorry, Dads) think that raising resilient children means telling...

Three Characteristics of Resilient People

This blog was co-authored with Professor John Vervaeke*. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, the executive producer of the excellent series on life, cosmos, and consciousness called Closer to Truth, recently produced a massive review1 (140+ pages!) on the “landscape of consciousness” in the journal Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

The Crisis of Psychology and the Nature of Consciousness

The concept of collective duress can be seen through the lens of quantum mechanics. Collective duress is a quirky but insightful way to understand how our minds might interact. Sometimes, the best way to deal with stress and anxiety is to take a deep breath and stop it. We may...

The Quantum Mechanics of Collective Duress

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In a recent TikTok video that’s caused quite a stir, teacher-author Teresa (@teresakayenewman) responded to a mother advocating for "unschooling" — an unconventional educational approach that has been gaining traction. Teresa’s video, critiquing the face-tatted mom’s "unschooling" philosophy, has leaped past the 500K view mark, sparking thought-provoking discussions about the merits and drawbacks of this controversial method.Unschooling, a concept popularized by educator John Holt in the 1970s, emphasizes learning through life experiences, personal interests, and everyday activities rather than a formal curriculum. This approach allows children to pursue their natural curiosities with parents acting as facilitators rather than traditional educators.While...

“We Don’t Teach Our Children Anything”: Mom Embraces Unschooling — but Gets Slammed by Teacher

Costa Rica is home to one of the world's Blue Zones, where people live longer and healthier lives than average. I'm from a small town in the region of Cartago, called Llano Grande, which is known for its rich agriculture. As a cookbook author and cooking teacher who was born...

I'm from Costa Rica: Here's what we eat every day for a long, healthy life—it's our 'secret to longevity'

Apologizing effectively is more than just a verbal acknowledgment of a mistake. A good apology must start with owning up to your mistake and admitting guilt. Your regret must be genuine because nothing is worse than an insincere apology. Apologies that include offers to make amends are perceived as more...

Five Ways to Apologize Like You Mean It

Reading is a crucial milestone in every child's journey. And while every child's reading journey is a little different, there might be some lesser known tips that can help make it all a bit easier. Typically, children start learning to read using "sight words"—words they recognize without having to sound...

Ex-teacher reveals the most common mistakes parents make when teaching their kids to read

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How to Be Happier: What Does the (Good) Science Say?

Psychologists are interested in how people may become happier. Early research advanced strategies for improving happiness, such as meditation and expressing gratitude. These early results have...

How to Be Happier: What Does the (Good) Science Say?

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