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…
Every time I find the meaning of life, they change it. — Unknown Lately, I’ve been asking myself the “big” questions: Where will I live next year? Will I be employed? Will Rick and Morty ever air a 4th season? However, what I’m really asking is whether or not I am—or will be—living a meaningful life….
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. – Edmund Burke Here is a classic thought experiment: Imagine you’re wearing some new $50 shoes when you spot a young boy floundering in a shallow pond. Knowing he will drown if you don’t do something, will you ruin…
The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. — Bertrand Russell What are some topics or activities that you’re unwilling to admit you enjoy? Enjoyment is a fundamental human experience – and one of the most sought out. But, when you say you enjoy something, what does that say about you? Why might there…
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…
Change how you think. Improve how you live. If the answers for how to live an easier, happier life were out there, wouldn’t you want them? video Meet Jake Teeny, author of everydaypsych.com Jake has his Ph.D. in social psychology and is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University. He specializes in the science of…