Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi, a positive psychologist asks the question, “What makes a life worth living?” Noting that money cannot make us happy, he looks to those who find pleasure and lasting satisfaction in activities that bring about a state of “flow.” Csikszentmihalyi has contributed pioneering work to our understanding of happiness, creativity, human fulfillment and the…
Read MoreFast Facts On Human Behavior
If children laugh 300 times a day on average, then how many times a day do you think adults laugh? Enjoy the short but interesting video facts about humans and behavior.
Humintell Photos at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
For those readers and followers in the Philadelphia region, you’re in for a special treat! At the Franklin Institute there is a new interactive exhibit entitled “Emotions are Universal” that features images provided by Humintell! The matching game features 28 faces from people young and old, representing a wide variety of backgrounds and emotions. Match the…
Read MoreNew Ways to Predict Which Marriages Will Succeed
A recent paper in the journal Science highlighted in the Wall Street journal, adds important insights into successful marriages. Led by James McNulty of Florida State University, researchers involved members of 135 newlywed couples and followed them over a period of four years. The couples answered a standard survey about the quality of their marriages…
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