Category: Happiness

Unhappily Chasing Happiness, Part 2

In Part 1 of Unhappily Chasing Happiness, I discussed how the American prescription for happiness evolved. Now let’s turn our attention to how your brain functions within the American model for happiness and explore one method to change your mind to improve satisfaction with your life. Assessments can help determine your current levels of authentic […]

Unhappily Chasing Happiness, Part 1

Let’s talk about happiness. High levels of energy and mega-watt smiles are the stereotypical global attributes assigned to Americans. A person from Finland summed it up this way: When a stranger on the street smiles at you: A). you assume he is drunk  B). he is insane  C). he’s an American Depression and anxiety affect […]