The idea of retirement seems like a good one. Wake up anytime you want, there is nobody to boss you around, no stress and no worries. Before the end of 19 century, there wasn’t such a thing. People continued working until old age when they were no longer able to do the work. In 1881 …
Introduction – Why Do We Need Friends Whether you are a classic introvert or sit somewhere in a middle we all need human connection. Studies show that people are increasingly feeling lonelier. This was even before the start of the pandemic. Loneliness is not just a sad feeling. It has severe health implications leading to …
Being single can be fun when you don’t consider it to be a burden. Having dinners, going to movies, or music gigs can be equally enjoyable alone but it takes time to get comfortable doing it this way. If you are going to do something by yourself, here is some advice on how you can …
I was told for my school days that I had to get good marks. Good marks meant a bright future, better options with higher education, a job that pays well and finally (drum roll please!) happiness. This thinking permeates our grown-up existence. And it has to stop as it is a non-sustainable practice that affects …
A long long time ago in a galaxy not far away even on the same planet where you are reading this the pace of life of slower. Most people used public transport because cars were expensive, shoes lasted a few years with a cobbler’s help here and there and even contacting a family member in …
I learnt from my own experience that humans in general suck at imagining the consequences of today’s actions on a future version of us. This ability to peer into the future is affected by many factors like our biological wiring or our state of mind. Someone who is influenced by alcohol does not fear the …
You may find it surprising to find that nobody really dies of old age. The main factor is a decline in bodily systems that lead to cells no longer being able to repair themselves. Our bodies are efficient machines using the use it or lose it principle. It becomes more apparent when we age. In …
If you are not familiar with a word Schadenfreude its a term that psychologist gave to a phenomena that we humans experience when we see another human fail. Wikipedia defines it as “the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes from learning of or witnessing the troubles, failures, or humiliation of another.” This not normally …
Shawn Anchor the author of “Happiness advantage” book in his TED presentation talks about 5 simple things you can do to brighten up your life. I am a firm believer in doctors taking their own pills. Ok may be this didn’t come out right but you get my point. What I meant is that I …
