It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It’s what you think about it. — Dale Carnegie As many have come to find, being locked inside their home is not very enjoyable. In fact, researchers have documented how the…
Although this is an unusual post for this site — both in timing and content — I felt information on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 (i.e., its contagiousness, threat, precautionary measures, etc.) should be accessible to people. Because I couldn’t find any centralized information on it, though, I took the time to research and source the following facts…
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…
Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what. — Ernest Hemingway I’m going to give a little twist to today’s Thanksgiving post. In previous years, I have typically discussed the psychology of gratefulness, showcasing how giving gratitude can have some profoundly positive effects…
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…
A bargain ain’t a bargain unless it’s something you need. — Sidney Carroll There are few things people enjoy more than getting a good deal. In fact, in data I personally collected, “finding good consumer deals” was ranked as one of the most enjoyable activities people engage in—and this was from a list of 100…