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Daily Physical Activity

June 4, 2017 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

As discussed in my previous blog, exercise has countless benefits. As a “life hack” strategy, using high intensity interval training can provide many of the benefits […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Negative Moods & Emotions Tagged With: being active daily, Exercise, low-hanging fruit, well-being

Why Technology Does Not Make Us Happier

November 4, 2015 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Technology has come so far, just consider what we can do with it. Through our smart phones, tablets, and computers, we can: Play countless completely engaging […]

Filed Under: Cyberpsychology - Technology and You, Happiness & Well-Being Tagged With: diminished attention, happier, hedonic adaptation, sleep deprivation, technology, well-being

Savoring Thanksgiving

November 25, 2014 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. There’s not the pressure of finding the “perfect” gifts, shopping mall madness, the trimmings and trappings…wait! I’m sounding like […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Mindfulness, Relationships Tagged With: grateful, gratitude, happiness, Relationships, savor, savoring, thanksgiving, well-being

Some Mindfulness Meditation “Hacks”

March 12, 2014 by Dr. Mike Brooks 1 Comment

In my previous blog, I discussed how/why mindfulness is the “master” key to change. Mindfulness is being in the present moment nonjudgmentally. Mindfulness is a […]

Filed Under: Brain & Neuroscience, Happiness & Well-Being, Mindfulness Tagged With: attention, Exercise, focus, gym, hacks, meditation, Mindfulness, practice, well-being

Savoring What Life Has to Offer

October 7, 2013 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Too often in life we wait for “big” things to make us happy, such as a meeting our soul mate, having kids, getting our dream […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Mindfulness, Negative Moods & Emotions Tagged With: anticipation, happiness, happy, savor, savoring, well-being

Know Thyself – Listen to Your Feelings

May 13, 2012 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

We have feelings for a reason. They provide valuable information that can help to steer us in the right direction in life…if we learn to […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Negative Moods & Emotions Tagged With: Einstein, emotions, happy, sadness, suffering, well-being

“Flourish” by Martin E. P. Seligman (Book Recommendation)

April 23, 2012 by Dr. Mike Brooks 1 Comment

I recently completed the unabridged audiobook version of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being by Dr. Martin Seligman. Dr. Seligman, a professor […]

Filed Under: Book & Media Recommendations, Happiness & Well-Being, Happiness & Well-Being - Book & Media Recs, Negative Moods & Emotions, Relationships Tagged With: flourish, flourishing, happiness, positive psychology, Seligman, well-being

A Sure Way to Reduce Suffering in Life

November 14, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Although I can’t claim that I’m Buddhist, I’m really drawn to Buddhist psychology, and I’ve read a number of books by the Dalai Lama. I […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Mindfulness, Negative Moods & Emotions Tagged With: Buddhist, Dalai Lama, guilt, mindful, suffering, truth, well-being, worry

Can Having More Money Lead to Greater Unhappiness?

September 12, 2010 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

We’ve all heard the adage that “money can’t buy happiness,” and yet, within our culture, it seems that we are constantly being told that it […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Mindfulness, Negative Moods & Emotions Tagged With: happiness, money, wealth, well-being

Looking for Something? Get “Lost”!

June 1, 2010 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Perhaps this seems odd to give a plug to my favorite TV show, ABC’s Lost, on this website . What on earth does this have to […]

Filed Under: Book & Media Recommendations, Happiness & Well-Being, Happiness & Well-Being - Book & Media Recs, Relationships Tagged With: happiness, philosophy, psychology, Relationships, spirituality, well-being

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