Aesthetic chills or “goosebumps” are a pleasurable sensation that people experience while listening to their favorite music, watching a powerful film, or observing classic art. New research shows that it’s not just a temporary feeling; it can also have a deeper impact on our beliefs and self-image, as well as serve as a potential treatment…
Emodiversity describes the variety of emotions we experience on a daily basis. Research shows that emodiversity can often be a better predictor of physical and mental health than the raw calculation of “positive” vs. “negative” emotions….
There are two main perspectives on happiness. One is the “bucket list” version where we are trying to seek novelty and new experiences, and the other is the “in my own backyard” version where we try to find happiness right where we are. Which perspective do you relate to more? A balancing of both perspectives may be the key to happiness.
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