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If nothing is going well, call your grandmother. Italian proverb

If nothing is going well

    About the author The quote is attributed to an Italian proverb. While proverbs do not have a single identifiable author,… 

    The secret to happiness is low expectations. Barry Schwartz, a psychologist, and author of The Paradox of Choice

    The secret to happiness

      About the author Barry Schwartz is an American psychologist and emeritus at Swarthmore College, renowned for his research in psychology… 

      Anticipation is sometimes more exciting than actual events. Ana Monnar

      Anticipation

        About the author Ana Monnar (1931-2019) was a Chilean poet, novelist, and essayist whose body of work explored themes of… 

        Self-sufficiency is the greatest of all wealth. Epicurus

        Self-sufficiency

          About the author Epicurus (341-270 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the school of philosophy known as Epicureanism.… 

          Less texting, more hugging. Hugs make you happy. Science says so. Mom says so. Scientific moms say so. Eric Barker, Barking up the wrong tree

          Less texting, more hugging

            About the Author Eric Barker, a name that resonates with wisdom and insight, has carved a niche for himself in… 

            The secret of happiness Socrates

            The secret of happiness

              About the author Socrates (c. 470-399 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher who is widely regarded as one of the…