Perfectionism is a great way to destroy the happiness in your life, because it sets your expectations at an unrealistically high standard that can’t be met.
New psychology research has discovered the many benefits of curiosity and a “hungry mind.” Check out how to cultivate more curiosity in your life.
How we spend our leisure and free time can have a big impact on our lives, though we often overlook just how important these things are.
Leisure is best defined as, “any time not occupied by paid or unpaid work, including personal chores and obligations.” They are usually “preferred activities pursued during free time for their own sake, fun, entertainment, or self-improvement”
A recent study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies, reviewed the many ways leisure and free time have shown to improve happiness and subjective well-being.
Psychologists discovered 5 main ways leisure contributes to our happiness and well-being.
Empathy is a very useful ability to have, but at times it can be misused and abused. Learn more about the limitations of empathy and how too much can blind us in certain situations.