Every person alone is sincere. At the entrance of a second person, hypocrisy begins. — Ralph Waldo Emerson There are few things in life more frustrating than a hypocrite. Well, actually, I can think of one. A hypocrite who refuses to admit they’re a hypocrite. So, what do you do in these circumstances? How do…
If you want to be happy, be. — Leo Tolstoy It should come as no surprise that I write today’s post with a big smile on my face. I’ve defended my dissertation, so I’m no longer a graduate student and now have my PhD. And today, I officially start my new job as an assistant…
Deflating inflated egos is so important to God that He offers to help. — Max Lucado Now, don’t be offended by this, but it’s a well-established fact that you likely evaluate yourself more positively than you should. And that includes me evaluating myself, too. Whether that’s our driving skills, our ability to communicate, or even…
When a person can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure. — Viktor Frankl Last week, we talked about what it means (scientifically) to lead a meaningful life. And this week, I promised to discuss how (scientifically) to lead a meaningful life. And because one of the ways I find meaning…
What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness? — John Steinbeck Across the Midwest—including where I’m at in Columbus, OH—it is record-breakingly cold. I mean, really really gosh darn chilly! I walked for 15 minutes to drop off my rent, and an hour after returning to my…
I am very excited to share a guest author’s post today! Especially because the article is on one of psychology’s most important endeavors: understanding what brings us happiness so we can better attain it. Enjoy! * * * * * Reiterating Everyday Psychophilosophy’s musings on the definition of happiness, it is…