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Survive vs Thrive: Are You Getting By or Truly Living?

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“Are You Happy?” My Answer to This Question

As a happiness coach, one of the most common questions I get is, “Are you happy?” This is why today I want to answer this question in writing. This question matters, as it is known that happiness is a subjective experience, meaning that we can’t just look at someone and know for a fact that […]

Lying, Misinformation, & Deception In Politics

As the US elections are coming to their final stages, the world is holding its breath as the effects of who will govern are sure to be felt not only in the USA, but also all over the world. In this way, I don’t want to contribute to further discussions about who would be the […]

Legal Lens: A Happiness Perspective on Law and Order

“F de Koning” became a controversial piece of illegal graffiti on the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The controversy arose not only due to the vandalism of a historic and public property but also because it is an offense to intentionally insult the king, the royal family, or the monarchy, violating the lèse-majesté laws, which […]

Halloween and Happiness: Tricks, Treats, & Emotions

Halloween is fun, but also scary, which is why from a purely happiness standpoint, it is both a good and bad part of the year. Let me explain. Halloween was originally created to celebrate the dead and frighten evil spirits. This is a noble way to connect to the past and create meaning in someone’s […]

Is Happiness Impossible? And Is It a Wrong Goal?

Living in the age of a mental health epidemic where many people are struggling to be happy, and as a result, they start to believe that true and unconditional happiness is impossible, and it is probably outright a wrong goal. In this way, virtually every human being is looking for happiness in one form or […]

Setting Expectations, Facing Reality, & Finding Happiness

Last week, I went to see Joker: Folie à Deux. My expectations were high, as I had a good experience with the first Joker movie. I mean, Joker is a famous supervillain and notorious mastermind, so I wanted to see how he would rise to become the character he is portrayed as in the comics. […]

Megalopolis – Utopia & Dialogue About The Future

Yesterday, I went to see Megalopolis (2024) because of its special effects, but decided to write about it because of its discussion over utopia, the future, and what it could all look like to be. After all, as Oscar Wilde wrote, “A map of the world that does not include utopia is not worth even […]

Overcoming Anorexia with High Self-Esteem

Today, I was introduced to a potential client who is suffering from anorexia to see if I could help them using my happiness coaching. My answer was “yes, I can help this individual.” Indeed, besides the physiological factors that can contribute to anorexia, the real problem often lies hidden in a person’s psychology. For example, […]

6 Physical Therapy Tips & Tricks For Optimal Health

A healthy body is a happy body. With that being said, I often see people neglecting simple health guidelines and later expressing surprise when they realize they are unhappy. It is indeed a mystery. In light of this, I have decided to list down my basic physical therapy health guidelines that help me optimize my […]