About the author Roy M. Goodman (1938-2014) was an American politician who served as a New York State Senator from 1969 to 2002. Born into a wealthy family with strong political connections, Goodman built his reputation through public service. He studied at Harvard University, graduating with honors before launching his political career. As a Republican… Läs mer om "Happiness is a way of travel
The happiness tracking app promised to change my life. Three months later, I had beautiful graphs showing my happiness peaks and valleys. What the app didn’t warn me about, however, was what psychologists call “meta-awareness”, the act of observing one’s own emotions. My spontaneous joy was measured and analysed. I had plenty of data about… Läs mer om "Don’t track your happiness
"Är du en visuell, auditiv eller kinestetisk inlärare?" Denna fråga har präglat undervisningen i årtionden. De flesta lärare världen över tror fortfarande att elever lär sig bäst när de undervisas i sin "föredragna" stil. Tanken låter logisk. Vissa elever lär sig genom att se, andra genom att höra och ytterligare andra genom att göra. Men inlärningsstilar existerar inte, åtminstone inte i någon... Läs mer om "Myten om inlärningsstilar: Varför visuella, auditiva och kinestetiska etiketter misslyckas för studenter
I’ve searched for what makes life worth living through books, podcasts, and expert advice, but somehow, I still felt lost. Then I wondered: What if I asked real people instead of experts? So I turned to Reddit, where strangers speak raw truths they might not share with friends. I combed through hundreds of comments about… Läs mer om "What Makes Life Worth Living? The 20 Most Meaningful Things According to Reddit
Life is preparation for judgment in the afterlife. (Because nothing says “meaningful existence” like having your organs preserved in fancy jars.) Seeking immortality is futile, so make peace with mortality and enjoy life’s pleasures. (The quest for eternal life ends with “enjoy the beer.”) Life is an endless cycle of rebirth until you get it… Läs mer om "Why Are We Here? 5,000 Years of Meanings
If life isn’t working, you need better habits, the right productivity system, or a new morning ritual. Success stories fuel this myth. Tales of individual achievements that ignore how the background, wealth and social networks create every opportunity in the first place. Our fixation on improving ourselves has become our cultural obsession. Yet despite all… Läs mer om "You can’t meditate your way out of this
In most families, the go-to question for parents is, “What did you learn at school today?”The Blakelys, however, had a different approach to dinnertime discussions. Instead of focusing on achievements, Sarah’s father would pose the question: What did you fail at today? As a child, Sarah sometimes struggled to come up with an answer. Wasn’t… Läs mer om "Tillväxtinriktat tankesätt kontra fast tankesätt
Small tweaks to your grocery list can impact your health and longevity. By simply reaching for the right foods more often, you can sharpen your mind, strengthen your heart, and even lower your risk of chronic diseases. I’m always searching for the most impactful, science-backed ways to improve my diet. So I went straight to… Läs mer om "20 Foods You Should Eat More According to Science
Ask anyone how long it takes to form a new habit, and chances are you’ll hear 21 days. This number has assumed status as the universally accepted timeline for behavior change. Want to start journaling daily or quit checking social media compulsively? Conventional wisdom says give it three weeks and you’re golden. But there’s a… Läs mer om "How long does it take to form a new habit?
I’ve always been a storyteller at heart. As a child, I would regale my family with elaborate tales of my adventures, both real and imagined. As I grew older, the urge to share my stories only intensified. I knew I had a memoir in me waiting to be written. But every time I attempted to… Läs mer om "The 10-10-10 Memoir Writing System
