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Jan Buchczik To Be Happy, Hide From the Spotlight
Even if you have no interest in being a pop star or the president, beware the siren song of prestige.
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Jan Buchczik How to Break a Phone Addiction
You can forge a happier relationship with your devices by using them more mindfully.
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Jan Buchczik A Profession Is Not a Personality
Reducing yourself to any single characteristic, whether it be your title or your job performance, is a deeply damaging act.
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Jan Buchczik The Difference Between Hope and Optimism
For starters, hope is better.
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Jan Buchczik Go for a Walk
What I learned about transcendence from a very boring 100-mile trek
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Jan Buchczik Stop Waiting for Your Soul Mate
Love isn’t destiny. That’s what makes it so sweet.
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Jan Buchczik The Secret to Happiness at Work
Your job doesn’t have to represent the most prestigious use of your potential. It just needs to be rewarding.
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Jan Buchczik The Real Reason Kids Don’t Like School
Loneliness is a far bigger problem than a distaste for hard work.
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Jan Buchczik Fake Forgiveness Is Toxic for Relationships
Accepting an apology or brushing off a slight can benefit the offender and the offended alike—but only if you really commit to it.
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Jan Buchczik The Link Between Happiness and a Sense of Humor
A little laugh goes a long way.
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Jan Buchczik Which Pet Will Make You Happiest?
A pandemic puppy can increase your well-being—if you choose one for the right reasons.
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Jan Buchczik What Immigrants Know About Happiness
The act of migration involves taking risks in pursuit of a meaningful reward and having faith in the future. Everyone should try to live more like that.
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Jan Buchczik Those Who Share a Roof Share Emotions
Feelings are contagious—but you can help your loved ones when they’re sad without sacrificing your own good mood.
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Jan Buchczik Different Cultures Define Happiness Differently
Well-being is far from universal. Here are four models to help you understand the world—and your own mind.
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Jan Buchczik The Link Between Self-Reliance and Well-Being
Individualism is about having the freedom to be who you are—not going it alone.
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Jan Buchczik The Happy Patriot, the Unhappy Nationalist
Having pride in your country can lead to greater well-being, but only if you do it right.
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Jan Buchczik Plan Ahead. Don’t Post.
And seven other rules for a happy vacation
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Jan Buchczik Dads Just Want to Help
Sacrificing for their kids makes fathers happier. Acknowledging that sacrifice will make everyone happier.
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Jan Buchczik The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Going to Bed Early
To get better sleep, stop treating it like a chore.
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JAN BUCHCZIK How to Escape the Happiness Guilt Trap
There’s plenty wrong in the world. Acting gloomy won’t fix any of it.
