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Beware of Joy
The New York Times: If you’re a defensive pessimist (or even just a regular pessimist), you may already be familiar with the phenomenon known as “fear of happiness.” If you’re not, Bettina Chang of Pacific Standard offers a baseball-related example
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Trying to Share Our “Epic” Moments May Leave Us Feeling Left Out
We might love to reminisce and tell others about our extraordinary experiences, but new research suggests that sharing these extraordinary experiences may come at a social cost.
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The Happiness Racket: When the Pressure to Be Happy Makes You Miserable
U.S. News & World Report: Ever have that feeling, like last time you checked your Facebook, that everyone else is happy except you? And that there must be something wrong with you for not being
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Yes, I’m a Good Person. But Did You Hear About Her?
Pacific Standard: Want to feel a sense of purpose in your life? Do a good deed for someone. On the other hand, if immediate happiness is your priority, let someone else do a good deed
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How Smiling Can Backfire
Scientific American: If you’re reading this at a desk, do me a favor. Grab a pen or pencil and hold the end between your teeth so it doesn’t touch your lips. As you read on
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Why Food Pilgrims Will Wait Four Hours For A Taste Of The Sublime
NPR: During a trip to Austin, Texas, last year, Sarah Grieco and her friends stood in line for two hours to taste the famously delicious smoked meat at La Barbecue. Before that, Grieco, 25, says she
