Despite being a source of constant bad news, the internet is also awash with attempts at countering negativity. A quick search for "inspirational" content yields heaps of speeches, songs and sayings intended to make sense ...
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Becoming an adult often seems to mean leaving play behind. The term "adulting" refers to doing things that are joyless, boring and tiresome—the opposite of play. But we can embrace adulthood while still finding joy through ...
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When we were all cooped up during the pandemic, the media heralded the fact that it was a time for introverts.
Feb 22, 2023
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Adolescents who feel a greater sense of purpose may be happier and more satisfied with life than peers who feel less purposeful, suggests a recent study of more than 200 teens.
Feb 13, 2023
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Research has confirmed that there are physical and mental benefits associated with performing horticultural activities, such as being in contact with soil and viewing plants. In addition, due to the rapidly increasing volume ...
Feb 2, 2023
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A new study has identified the impact that fleeting natural events, such as sunrises and sunsets, can have on people, and sought to quantify their effects for the first time.
Jan 19, 2023
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A recent study, led by Professor Chajoong Kim in the Department of Design at UNIST has investigated, for the first time, how the diversity of positive emotions mediated by everyday technologies (both tangible and digital) ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Although Christmas only lasts a few days each year, many of us spend months planning for it. But as enjoyable as all the parties and festivities might be, many people find they feel a bit burnt-out once the holidays have ...
Dec 27, 2022
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It's long been said that writing an angry letter—but not mailing it—is an effective way of venting without backlash. UC Riverside researchers say the converse—penning letters-never-sent expressing gratitude—carries ...
Dec 16, 2022
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People looking at blue sky and trees through a window are more creative and happier than those without a view according to a new study that has implications for workplace design and productivity.
Dec 8, 2022
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