Based on this theory about inertia, we have tested and shown (in study after study) that cohabiting prior to marriage or making clear plans for marriage is associated
with less happiness and more negativity in marriage.
Psychologists studying the relationship between how we make choices and our life satisfaction have found that those who put the greatest effort into making choices are rewarded
with less happiness.
«Screen - addicted teens are unhappy: A new study finds that more screen time is coincides
with less happiness in youths.»
Not exact matches
We can feel more connected and
less lonely, and that correlates
with long - term measures of
happiness and health.
One study found that the presence of flowers has an immediate impact on a person's
happiness, and long - term effects too,
with people reportedly feeling
less anxious, depressed and agitated.
I know that my long term
happiness has
less to do
with making money and more to exploring the freedom and connections it provides.
We can feel more connected and
less lonely, and that correlates
with long term measures of
happiness and health.
Thus the «incarnational» counter to contemporary Gnosticism and its ideology of «you are what you say you are» (irrespective, for example, of biology) will be
less an argument than a demonstration: living in concord
with the moral truths built into the world and into us, which lead to beatitude or
happiness.
Sure I believe we'd be better of
with less religiousity, but to think its the key to
happiness on earth is really to lack perspective and context.
It's life in an environment we used our knowledge and freedom to domesticate — or make
less alien or unfriendly —
with each of our lives, liberty, and even
happiness in mind.
However, as we look around today and ask what conditions seem on the whole to make for
happiness in marriage, we are driven to the curious conclusion that the more «civilized people become the
less capable they seem of lifelong
happiness with one partner» (p. 135) For a marriage to work requires that there «be a feeling of complete equality on both sides; there must be no interference
with mutual freedom; there must be the most complete physical and mental intimacy; and there must be a certain similarity in regard to standards of value» (p. 143).
As it turns out, people
with less religion actually tend to have more
happiness.
One social experience researcher suggests that it may not be a good idea to become friends
with former partners because those friends tend to be «
less emotionally supportive,
less helpful,
less trusting, and
less concerned about the other person's
happiness.
I have an amazing local group and I want nothing
less for you moms than the
happiness that I experience when I am
with them.
The previous studies linked a belief in free will in people from Western countries
with increased
happiness, better work performance and academic achievements and
less negative behaviors such as cheating.
So researchers have combed through demographic data in search of factors associated
with lesser and greater
happiness.
«Another striking finding was that giving money to parents in child allowances or monthly payments had
less effect on parental
happiness that giving them the tools — such as flexible work time — to combine employment
with parenting,» the report said.
The non-antisocial siblings of those
with conduct disorder also showed impaired recognition of anger,
happiness, and to a
lesser extent fear, when compared
with the control group.
Tiny Mason jars filled
with a week's, month's, or even year's worth of trash are now prized beacons in the sustainability movement, and influencers like Lauren Singer, who fits four years» worth of trash into one small jar, are proving that living
with less waste can ultimately lead to more fulfillment,
happiness, and spare cash.
«Participants
with happy partners were significantly more likely to report better health, experience
less physical impairment, and to exercise more frequently than participants
with unhappy partners,» says the study, «even accounting for the impact of their own
happiness and other life circumstances.»
It replaces outdated, simplistic «eat
less, move more» advice
with a biopsychosocial approach to health,
happiness and weight.
E.G. Smith in her classic book Health &
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Happiness means loving yourself and being
less concerned
with the approval of others.»
As might be expected, high levels of
happiness correlate
with less arguing / fighting; but we also see
less of this type of behavior among those who are least happy
Yes, we treat all of our clients like family members as Why our children's success — and
happiness — may depend
less on perfect performance than on learning how to deal
with failure.
If you have questions of your own or need more Design your life to include more money, health and
happiness with less stuff, space and energy.
We derive pleasure from her burgeoning affair
with Buddy as it builds to a climax no
less synthetic — and no
less invigorating — than, say, The Karate Kid's, because the elements surrounding Mary are in place: Estelle, the perfect foil for their
happiness; societal forces (discrimination turns Buddy and Mary into a latter - day Romeo and Juliet); and Rispoli, a magnetic actor who needs his teddy - bear physique to store outsize humanity.
Graduates may also enjoy lower rates of poverty, better health outcomes, be
less likely to engage
with the criminal justice system, and report higher levels of personal
happiness.
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The populations of rich countries have got to the end of a long historical journey... as the relationship between health and economic growth have leveled off, so too has the relationship
with happiness... [In] affluent developed countries, further rises in income count for
less and
less.»
We can feel more connected and
less lonely, and that correlates
with long term measures of
happiness and health.
But focusing on that alone is pretending that there aren't costs involved
with spending
less money as well — the biggest usually being time, but potentially also
happiness.
«In my opinion,
happiness is
less about Chevy and Lexus and more about the peace of mind that comes
with knowing that all the areas of your financial landscape have been addressed in the proper order.
And even though you might spend a little
less time
with your new pet, it should make you proud to be giving your love, care, and showing what
happiness is to this dog during his last years of life.
The music is nearly incomprehensible and acts
less as a song and more of an enchantment, soothing your soul
with peace, love, and
happiness.
A poor person living near greenery was even more likely to have a self - reported higher level of peace and
happiness than a wealthier person living in an area
with less greenery.»
I started to make the case for why tiny house living is more about the intention to live simply and
with less reliance on external things for
happiness than it is about the house itself.
And perhaps more importantly, it shows an attractive alternative — a life of
less stuff and space, a life filled
with more meaning,
happiness and hugs.
Live
with less stuff but more flexibility, comfort, and
happiness in his 420 - square - foot Sullivan Street apartment on New York's SoHo.
Here at TreeHugger, we think a lot about living
with less, for more
happiness — a principal that really gets tested around the holidays.
In doing so they are operating
with far more risk, far
less control, and ultimately may be leaving money and their
happiness on the table.
Married women generally enjoy the following (as compared
with unmarried peers): * More satisfying relationships
with their spouse / partner and children * Greater emotional
happiness with less depression * More financial resources /
less likely to end up in poverty * Decreased risk of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent crimes * Decreased risk of drug and alcohol abuse * Better physical health * Longer life
The present paper contrasts that view
with the Aristotelian view that virtues are interdependent, that
happiness (eudaimonia) requires all the virtues, and that more of a virtue is not always better than
less.
Valuing
happiness was associated
with lower hedonic balance, lower psychological well - being,
less satisfaction
with life, and higher depressive symptoms.
THE TAKE - AWAY: For male consumers, the urge to prove their masculinity in front of other men may result in
less long - term
happiness with purchase decisions.
The picture is
less clear for women; parenthood has been linked to greater
happiness in some studies and to
less happiness in other studies, likely because women tend to engage in child rearing tasks that center upon both routine and play, while men tend to spend a greater proportion of their caregiving time on play.2 In addition, married parents tend to have relatively greater
happiness than their non-married counterparts given the increased social support available to married adults, lower financial strain, and greater help
with chores and housework.
On the other hand, such intimate disclosures might come
with the risk of divulging too much or being rejected by the partner, which could result in
less relationship
happiness.