Some of the primary drivers of happiness come out of our social bonds. But human beings don’t connect over the phone. At least not as easily. The chemical signals provided between a text and a face-to-face conversation are vastly different, and make the difference between a short-term interaction and a continuous relationship. We don’t have […]
You’re An Artist, Not a Drone
You likely pass by many strangers as you go about your day. But I’m sure you’ve had the experience of walking by someone who decided to say “Hello.” Maybe they hold the door for you when it wasn’t obvious to do so. But it could even just be a simple smile with an acknowledgement. They […]
Bio-Hacking Our Happiness And Joy
Most of us want to strive for a sense of long-lasting happiness. One that feels deep and doesn’t fade easily. We have some intuitive sense of what we perhaps consider better indicators of joy. than others. But how do we know whether we are creating the types of happiness that we want to have in […]
The Warranty We’ll Never Get On Our Phones
One of the biggest devices to get excited about is a new phone. New models have a giddy appeal. We get excited about all the new features we have access to. Some people take the time to research safety though. What if their phone breaks? What if it gets stolen? We start to look in […]