Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I do love the food – in particular just about anything with sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and pecans! I also love relaxing and reconnecting with friends and family. But most of all, I love this simple reminder invoked by the Thanksgiving holiday … Slow down. Count your blessings. Be [Continue Reading]
Can Money Buy Happiness? Research Says Yes (With Caveats)
As with all scientific research, there are no absolute certainties. But a large number of economic, psychological, and social studies suggest that more money can buy happiness. For a good summary with references to relevant studies, see this article in Psychology Today. But there are some caveats and nuances. Sonja Lyubormirsky, researcher and author of The How of Happiness (I highly recommend the [Continue Reading]