Happiness & Habits
From happiness to productivity, from meditation to self-organization. Insights, research and life hacks on how to live a more fulfilling life.
Collection by Katja Evertz
Big Think
Why humans are surprisingly bad at being happy
6 min · · Sometimes, it’s really hard to be happy. And there’s a reason for that: The human brain isn’t hard-wired for happiness. Why? Because happiness isn’t essential for survival. To make matters worse, our… · Shared by 992, including Katja Evertz, Matthew J. Adams
ryanholiday.medium.com
The Secret To Better Habits in 2023
1 min · · It’s kind of crazy to think how recent December 2019 feels. Not that long ago, it seems, we were getting ready for what a new decade might… · Shared by 968, including Katja Evertz, Marjorie Martinez
SELF
What Does It Mean to Really, Truly Rest?
2 min · · And when are we just swathing toxic productivity in soft pants and a robe? · Shared by 1457, including Sonja Peteranderl (@glocalreporting@chaos.social), Katja Evertz
Big Think
We need boredom to live better lives. But social media is destroying it
3 min · · When boredom creeps in, many of us turn to social media. But that may be preventing us from reaching a transformative level of boredom. · Shared by 649, including Katja Evertz, Jo Hemmings 🇺🇦
debliu.substack.com
Saving 10 Hours a Month
6 min · · One of my most precious commodities is time; here is how I make the most of it · Shared by 824, including Katja Evertz
The Wall Street Journal
Less Phone, More Nature: 34 Resolutions For a Better 2018
· Make all your resolutions in public. The fear of social pressure, whether it materializes or not, will help you keep your word. · Shared by 4, including Katja Evertz
Eric Barker
These 5 Things Will Make You Smarter
8 min · · The research says it's hard to get smarter -- but there's a lot we can do to be less dumb. Here's what you need to know... · Shared by 1969, including Katja Evertz, Dorlee Michaeli, MBA, LCSW, Memen Isimo
Ryder Carroll
Habit VS Ritual
10 min · · So, what is a ritual? Stripped of its religious, spiritual, or cultural connotations, a ritual is simply a repeated sequence of behaviors. This definition is shared by another—perhaps more familiar—… · Shared by 7, including Katja Evertz
medium.com
Know The Path, Walk The Path: It’s The Only Way to Build a Better Life
· A strong bias towards action is the most important habit of the most successful people · Shared by 5, including Katja Evertz
entrepreneurshandbook.co
99% of Successful People Swear By The Same Life-Changing Habits
8 min · · A few principles, routines, rituals and habits practiced daily can change your life · Shared by 4, including Katja Evertz
Well+Good
Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling on Your Phone Before Bed, and How To Break the Pattern
5 min · · Your mind is likely trying to exercise control over tough emotions by escaping from them—but that's not a supportive habit. · Shared by 365, including Katja Evertz, 🇺🇦Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer
bemorewithless.com
A Toast to the Tiny Steps (Every big change is the result of 100 tiny steps)
6 min · · Raise your glass, or a taco (yes, you can toast with a taco), and celebrate the tiny steps that have helped you or will help you change your life. · Shared by 607, including Katja Evertz, Stephanie A Kowalski
iamalexmathers.medium.com
12 habits of the calmest people I know
1 min · · Maintaining calm is one of the most powerful life skills. · Shared by 1600, including Katja Evertz
Brain Pickings
Celebrated Writers on the Creative Benefits of Keeping a Diary
10 min · · Reflections on the value of recording our inner lives from Woolf, Thoreau, Sontag, Emerson, Nin, Wilde, Plath, and more. · Shared by 387, including Katja Evertz, Memen Isimo
Fatherly
27 Life-Changing Micro Habits That Require Only A Few Minutes
5 min · · Lofty personal goals often go unmet. A better tactic? Implement micro habits, which are small, achievable goals that require only a few minutes of your time. · Shared by 1794, including LoriBeth, Dr. Simon A. Rego, Marjorie Martinez, Katja Evertz