Happiness

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The four burners theory: Why work-life balance is overrated for happiness and success Mayo Oshin

We only have 24 hours in a day with a limited amount of time and energy to spend on these key areas of our lives. Luckily, there’s an alternative approach to work-life balance within the four burners theory, that could also help you to achieve better productivity, health, happiness and satisfaction. Read More

How to train (and rewire) your brain for happiness Thomas Oppong

Our brains are wired to be negative, but the good news is that you can train your brain to hold on to happiness in a few minutes a day. As we understand better how the brain works, it gives us more power to change our mind in so many ways, says Rick Hanson, neuropsychologist and … Read More

Taking just one photo a day can improve your mood Monica Torres

A photo a day can keep the blues away. That’s according to a new study published in Health that found that posting a daily photo online could boost your well-being. Read More

These are the best cities for living the American Dream Derek Miller

In order to rank the best places for living the American Dream, we looked at data on five metrics — homeownership rate, diversity rate, upward mobility rate, median home value and unemployment rate. Read More

If you're a New Yorker who wants to visit Hawaii, read this now Jim DelCioppo

Hawaii Tourism United States (HTUSA) is launching Work From Hawaii, a program consisting of six “residencies” for each of the state’s main islands — Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii — where you can work remotely in a stunning location or get your side hustle on. Read More

How to be happy in today’s crazy world Eric Barker

The modern world promotes a culture of “be yourself.” But if you want to be happy, that isn’t always the best idea. To find more joy, spend a little less time being you and little more time being us. Read More

The ultimate summer job: Travel the world and get paid to do it Jim DelCioppo

If you’ve ever dreamt of traveling the world and exploring new places, now might be your best chance to cross off a few destinations on your bucket list. WOW Air is looking for a travel guide to cover as many of its 38 destinations as you can over the summer. Read More

43% of 18-25 year olds say they're expected to work during vacation Jane Burnett

Americans don’t always use their vacation days because they’re nervous about job security, but what happens when you’re using your time off but are still expected to work? And does it have an effect on your work-life balance? … Read More

Why it's OK to focus on your career over starting a family Ladders Contributor

It’s easy to start feeling left out and panicked that your friendships may diverge because you are not rushing to get a bun in the oven. Whether it is friends or family, there’s no need to feel guilty about choosing your career over kids. Read More

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