Psychostimulants: They Might Give You Happiness; They Might Give You a Heart Attack
Psychostimulant – a substance (an agent) with antidepressant or mood-elevating properties.1 Think I’m talking about Adderall or crack cocaine? Nope – what I’m talking about… you probably take a hit of at least once a...
How Positive Should You Be? Here’s The Scientific Answer.
The Losada ratio is the sum of the positivity in a system divided by the sum of its negativity. A ratio of 3.0 to 6.0 has been found to be highly correlated with high performance. The Losada ratio is also known as the positivity ratio,...
What I Have Learned From Taking a Knife Defense Class
I took a knife self-defense class this past weekend with my friend Jesse, and it was way harder than I expected. Now, you might be wondering, what is a peaceful guy like Leo doing taking a knife class? Lots of reasons, but curiosity...
Two Ways To Form Habits Effortlessly
Forming new habits can be life-changing — if you start meditating, create a simple exercise habit, and eat more vegetables, you health and happiness can be transformed in a matter of months. But sticking to a habit can be difficult,...
Having a Puppy Doesn’t Make People More Happy, Research Suggests
If you want more happiness, get a pet. In the 80s and 90s, research came out suggesting many benefits from pet ownership. From reduced risk of asthma, allergies, and cardiovascular disease to increased mood and wellbeing. Some doctors...
The Hedonic Treadmill – If Only Happiness Were As Easy As Marriage, a Big House, and Kids
Creating happiness is harder than you think – many of the activities you think will make you happier… do very little. People are exposed to many messages that encourage them to believe that a change of weight, scent, hair color...
7 Steps To Stop Overthinking The Past
Overthinking is evil. Like the whispers of a devil, it pretends to help while just making the situation worse. What can you do to reduce it? Unfortunately, the cure is as complex as the cause. But follow these 7 steps and you can slowly...
A Mini Zen Guide To Not Being Frustrated All The Time
Pretty much all of us experience frustration on a daily (or even hourly) basis. We get frustrated by other people, by ourselves, by technology, by work situations, by small crises that come up all the time. You know you’re frustrated...
Want to create a new habit that sticks? Tell yourself a good story.
If you want to create a new exercise habit (for example), you might tell yourself something like this: “This is going to be amazing, I’m going to get fit and look incredible and be super healthy!” This is a story you’re telling...
How To Choose The Right Coach: 15 Simple Principles To Follow
Imagine your friend just came back from the dentist. He unfortunately visited a less-than-great specialist, so despite a long and expensive procedure his tooth isn’t any better and still causes him pain. This situation frustrates...