Hi, I am journaling for a while now and I can see a strong effect on my happiness and well-being. There is tons of research on this but just to mention a few scientifically proven effects: journaling reduces stress and improves immune system releases negative emotions Last year, I started reading a lot of papers and books about happiness and well-being and I believe that journaling and self-reflection are among the GREATEST tools to live a happy and fulfilled live. Bases on this excitement, I started a project with a friend called layers. It is a digital journal that helps you reflect on wh ..read more

I was always interested in internal goals, like self-improvement, being authentic, and practicing mindfulness etc. For the longest time I never pursued external goals, like being wealthy, getting materialistic things, fame, and improving my looks because those are things I can't control. I'm 27 years old, and I feel content with my choices. But now that I ensued my internal goals and I'm pretty happy currently, there's a part of me that craves for more. A strong desire to make millions, be famous, and get the body I always wanted is burning inside me. And now feel more motivated now that I ha ..read more

According to the world happiness report, the United States and Canada had the strongest decline in happiness of all western countries, of about 10% and being on place 120 of 134 countries. Especially amongst the young, happiness levels are dropping significantly, most likely due to climate change, social inequities, and political polarization which can all be amplified on social media (according to John Helliwell, a Professor Emeritus at University of British Columbia). https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2024/happiness-of-the-younger-the-older-and-those-in-between/ https://www.npr.org/sections ..read more

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When I learned science I realised quickly that the more I learn the more complex it gets. It is like trying to escape a room but the room gets bigger and bigger as I try to get out. There is no end to science and it makes me sad. I recently started learning philosophy and it's even worse. The more I learn about Philosophy more I know about the harsh reality of this world. There is no happiness. We always think this will make us happy and that made us happy but in reality nothing makes us happy, it is just an illusion. I'm sad. submitted by /u/dreamonslayer [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Has anyone else read this book? I've loved every page of it and it really made me start my healing proces & I started working towards being free and happy. Just curious if anyone else loved it as well and if so, what has it learned you? submitted by /u/AdvancedMall169 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Can’t reach my potential. Should I just be done? I have too many obstacles in the way of my singing goals submitted by /u/Infinite-Source5413 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Statistics show it helps, and then there’s a law of diminishing returns after every dollar over that amount ($125,000 last time I checked.) submitted by /u/Additional_Carry_790 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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In case you did not see it: https://www.reddit.com/r/happiness/comments/1b9o2dn/comment/ky8hkr0/?context=3 Your replies brought me to tears. While some may disagree with parts of my "philosophising", a mutual ground was found between us and I'm so happy my words made an at least somewhat of an impact on some of you. Since my post, I have defeated pneumonia for the third time this year and it seems my body is as strong willed as I believe I am mentally. Your responses help fuel my love for still being here. If i never post on this subreddit again, thank you all so much. Love life, because it d ..read more