Roman Russo's Blog, page 25
June 25, 2022
The Smarter You Are the Sadder You Become?
The popular myth that “the smarter you are the sadder you become” is wrong, or at least it is misleading. It is true that the more we know the more we realize how bad the world really is. I mean, just look around: COVID War Inflation Shootings Natural disasters Ever growing obesity epidemic The rich …
10 Reasons Why Money WON’T Buy You Happiness
The modern formula for happiness is money related. We believe that we need more money to be happier. However, there is a growing number of evidence suggesting that this formula is flawed and that more money won’t make you happier. Here are 10 reasons why this is the case: 1. Money will enhance who you …
June 19, 2022
Enlightenments is Being Aware of Our Mindless Filters
Human existence can be summed up in different filters we use to direct our lives. It is well known that the unconscious brain operates over 98% of our body. This means that we are almost completely working on an auto pilot, with our conscious brain having only enough power to direct us towards where we …
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Enlightenments is Being Aware of Our Mindless Filters
Human existence can be summed up in different filters we use to direct our lives. It is well known that the unconscious brain operates over 98% of our body. This means that we are almost completely working on an auto pilot, with our conscious brain having only enough power to direct us towards where we …
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June 11, 2022
How I Became a Yogi
Approximately 1 year ago I became a yogi after visiting India for the first time. Here, I want to mention that I’m already a Buddhist. But what is Buddhism? Is it a religion or a self-help course designed to offer certain real, measurable, and current (in this lifetime) benefits in return for the practice of …
June 5, 2022
8 To Do Ideas For When We Are Waiting & Killing Time
I believe that many people are wasting their lives, especially while they are killing time, waiting for the next something to happen. For example, there are a million small moments, which altogether add up to a substantial amount of time, when we are just there, killing time, and not doing anything in particular. Be that …
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June 1, 2022
Martin Seligman: All You Need to Know About His Life & Work
Martin Seligman is considered to be the father of positive psychology. As a pioneer, Seligman has paved the road for future research in this field. He has written extensively on the topic of happiness and has developed several theories on how to achieve it. In this article, we will explore the must know facts about …
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May 28, 2022
Optimal Happiness is Now on TikTok!
Optimal Happiness is now on TikTok (@optihappiness)! After starting on YouTube, we are so excited to bring our message to this new platform. If you haven’t yet checked out our page, now is the time. You’ll find lots of great & unique content on happiness. Our goal is to reach 1.000.000 followers by the end …
May 26, 2022
What Is Learned Helplessness?
In this article, we define learned helplessness, describe how it develops in people's lives, and suggest how to avoid or overcome this disabling condition.
May 21, 2022
Don’t Be Mean, Be Nice, No Exceptions
Most people have a positive self-image, but that doesn’t mean that they are nice. Often, they can be mean to others for no good reason whatsoever. In these cases, more often than not, the problem is with them and not the other people. In other words, they are unhappy. Still, we should try to be …
