24 Mar 2026
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5 Simple Exercises to Increase Happiness and Well-being

5 Simple Exercises to Increase Happiness and Well-being

Our recent post shared research covering 10 models on the meaning and pursuit of happiness. One of the models highlighted is from Martin Seligman’s book Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being. Seligman introduces his PERMA model (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Achievement) of well-being and shares many of his thoughts on Positive Psychology developed as a practicing psychologist. Seligman shares several evidence-based exercises in the book designed to increase long-term well-being and decrease depression. Here are five of his exercises proven to increase your happiness and well-being, and our thoughts and experience testing them. The "Three…
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27 Jan 2026
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10 Models on the Meaning and Pursuit of Happiness

10 Models on the Meaning and Pursuit of Happiness

Happiness. It’s the most universal and basic of human desires, driving our dreams, decisions, and aspirations. We all chase it throughout our life, yet often the thrill fades and we’re left wondering why we never found the lasting joy we expected. We are about to explore 10 models on the meaning and pursuit of happiness, by both philosophers long dead and modern authors who have looked into the topic for their own lives. I’ll then recommend how we obtain happiness based on this research. This is our final post (for now) in our recent series exploring happiness. We encourage you…
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21 Oct 2025
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How to Stop Stumbling and Start Making Better Happiness Decisions

How to Stop Stumbling and Start Making Better Happiness Decisions

Have you ever made a big decision, certain it would bring you happiness, only to find yourself feeling the same as you did before? Or perhaps you've dreaded an upcoming event, convinced it would be a disaster, only to discover it wasn't so bad after all. In his groundbreaking book, Stumbling on Happiness, Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert reveals the shocking truth: our brains are terrible at predicting what will make us happy. He shares the surprising science of "affective forecasting" and the range of biases that lead us to constantly misjudge our future happiness. Gilbert’s central argument in Stumbling on…
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23 Sep 2025
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Equations for a Great Life from Scott Galloway’s Algebra of Happiness

Equations for a Great Life from Scott Galloway’s Algebra of Happiness

Scott Galloway's book, The Algebra of Happiness, isn't a traditional book of mathematical equations. Instead, it uses the concept of algebra to present "equations" or formulas for living a great life, based on Scott’s own experiences and observations. The core idea is that success, happiness, and a great life are a function of several variables, and getting these variables right requires making conscious trade-offs. Scott Galloway is a serial entrepreneur and professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He has several popular podcasts, including his Prof G Pod. This post shares the key equations and concepts Scott covers…
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