About the Author Arthur C. Brooks is a social scientist, professor, and columnist born in 1964. Before his academic career, Brooks was a professional French horn player who performed with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. The quote appears in Brooks’ 2019 bestselling book “Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of… Read More »Happy people love people
About the author Robert J. Waldinger serves as the director of one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever conducted. Born in 1951, Waldinger graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, then completed his psychiatry residency at Massachusetts Mental Health Center. His famous quote gained worldwide attention during his 2015 TED Talk titled… Read More »The good life is built
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… Read More »Share your joy
My sister, Elizabeth and I grew up in a home filled with love, laughter, and our father’s captivating stories. Every night before bedtime, we gathered around Dad, eagerly anticipating the tales he would spin. The best stories came when we hid the storybook, challenging him to create a story from his imagination or share a… Read More »The man who planted stories
1. Practice Gratitude Take a few minutes each day to reflect on things you are grateful for. Write them down or share them with someone. This will help you focus on the positive aspects of your life. Practising gratitude involves acknowledging and expressing appreciation for the positive aspects of life. One way to practice gratitude… Read More »10 Practical tips for nurturing happiness
About the Author Roy T. Bennett, a prolific writer, author, and social influencer, has left an indelible mark with his messages of positivity, personal growth, and leadership. Born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, USA, Bennett’s early life and education remain largely private, adding an intriguing layer of mystique to his persona. Despite… Read More »Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams
About the Author Dolly Rebecca Parton, born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, USA, is an iconic American country music singer, guitarist, actress, and philanthropist. Her journey from humble beginnings to international stardom is a testament to her resilience and talent. Raised in relative poverty as the fourth of twelve children in a… Read More »If you see someone without a smile
About the Author Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, USA, was an American humorist, journalist, lecturer, and novelist. His literary legacy remains etched in the annals of American literature. Twain’s upbringing in Hannibal, Missouri, a town that would later serve as the backdrop for his iconic novels, “The… Read More »The best way to cheer yourself up
