The optimistic view is that “life begins at 40”, but quality of life surveys in England and Australia have revealed middle age as time many people feel the least confident about their place in the world and what the future holds. [continue reading…]
Happiness
New 30-year study shows unhappy people watch more TV, while happy people read more newspapers and socialize more
Are happy or unhappy people more attracted to television? This question is addressed by a new 30-year analysis1 of US national data of nearly 30,000 adults by John Robinson and Steven Martin from the University of Maryland in the US. [continue reading…]
In the midst of an economic crisis that’s sparked massive layoffs, new research by a University of Toronto professor shows that even optimists get the blues when facing a pink slip.
It’s a long-standing belief that some people are just born optimists, bouncing back with relative ease from disappointment and dismay. But, according to an article in the most recent issue of Social Indicator Research, even those who tend to be optimistic find it difficult to look on the bright side of things when unemployed. [continue reading…]
In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words “thank you” — to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.
Source: TED
