I stood in the middle of Mark’s massive penthouse, staring out at the skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything around me screamed success. Expensive art on the walls, designer furniture, and a kitchen that would make a professional chef jealous. “Pretty amazing place you’ve got here,” I said, accepting the glass of wine he handed me.… Sigue leyendo "Make connecting a habit
We’ve all been there. Stuck in a downward spiral of negativity, complaining about everything from small annoyances to major life stressors. But what if you could zip your lips for a week? Promising yourself not to complain for 7 days straight can retrain your brain for positivity. All it takes is a personal commitment to… Sigue leyendo "The 1-Week No-Complaining Challenge
Cierra los ojos e imagínate dentro de 20 años. ¿Qué aspecto tienes? ¿Cómo está tu salud? ¿Tus relaciones? ¿Tus finanzas? Ahora, imagina que ese yo futuro pudiera viajar atrás en el tiempo y charlar contigo hoy. ¿Qué te rogaría que hicieras de forma diferente? ¿Qué remordimientos te instaría a evitar? Este surrealista... Sigue leyendo "Autovisualización futura para tomar mejores decisiones y tener una vida más feliz
Los psicólogos conocen desde hace tiempo el sesgo de negatividad humano: nuestra tendencia a centrarnos en las malas experiencias y a recordarlas más intensamente que las positivas. Este sesgo de negatividad arraigado sirvió en su día a un propósito evolutivo, pero hoy a menudo nos hace más mal que bien. Puede cegarnos ante las pequeñas bendiciones y los momentos de tranquilidad... Sigue leyendo "Celebra tus luces verdes
In the summer of 1998, while the world watched the Clinton scandal unfold and Google took its first steps in a garage, a group of college graduates sat in the Texas heat listening to Kurt Vonnegut. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten, but one story about his Uncle Alex and a… Sigue leyendo "If this isn’t nice, what is?
In the age of hustle culture, doing nothing can feel like a cardinal sin. With our worth so often measured by our output, taking a break to sit and stare out the window seems laughably unproductive. But what if the real waste is a life spent on the hedonic treadmill, chasing happiness in all the… Sigue leyendo "The joy of doing nothing
Simple practices can increase your drive to pursue positive experiences and enjoy life more fully We all want to feel happier. But when we’re struggling with low mood, stress, fatigue or loneliness, it’s easy to withdraw from the very activities and connections that could lift our spirits. We skip fun plans with friends. We put… Sigue leyendo "Boost your happiness by strengthening your reward sensitivity
Sharing good news increases your happiness Have you ever received exciting news and felt an immediate urge to tell someone? That instinct might be more powerful than you realize. Recent research suggests that sharing positive experiences can significantly enhance our happiness and strengthen our relationships. This simple yet potent approach to increasing well-being involves actively… Sigue leyendo "Share your joy
¿Te sientes mal? Prueba a cantar tus canciones favoritas mientras conduces. Según la terapeuta Nikki Roy, este sencillo acto puede mejorar instantáneamente tu estado de ánimo y favorecer el bienestar a largo plazo, al desencadenar la liberación de neurotransmisores que te hacen sentir bien, como la dopamina y la serotonina. Cantar también estimula el nervio vago, que está conectado a nuestras cuerdas vocales y desempeña un... Sigue leyendo "Canta para mejorar tu humor
When you’re feeling anxious, it’s easy to zoom in on the moment’s worry and feel like there’s no way out. Flares of anxiety can strike root even about little things like being 10 minutes late for a meeting, forgetting to pay a bill or getting no reply to a text to a friend. Don’t worry,… Sigue leyendo "Will this matter ten years from now?
