Nothing is perfect, nothing lasts and nothing is ever finished. That’s the core of wabi-sabi. And psychology suggests this Japanese philosophy may be onto something.
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‘Happy’ music is usually written in a major key with a bright tone, featuring instruments with a bright timbre, such as trumpets or electric guitars.
The good news is that we can all improve our happiness levels with daily practice.
What I’ve learned on the journey to happiness.
Finland was recently ranked, for the fifth year in a row, as the world’s happiest country. Trust in others in society plays a large role in what makes people there – and elsewhere – happy.
Humans spend a lot of time during social occasions masking their real emotions. Why?
Can happiness really be mapped?
Considering factors that contribute to happiness and life satisfaction.
Is a smile really the best accessory? Science says yes.
And if you don’t, there’s still time to change.
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