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The Conrad Fisher Effect

It started out as any of my typical elliptical exercise sessions begin. I had just ended one show and was looking for something to pass the time. I had remembered the pretty shimmery underwater cover image for The Summer I Turned Pretty along with the gentle chime of the introductory music. Having loved young adult author Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved trilogy of films, I was intrigued to immerse myself in another one of her teen romantic dramas.

Television

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

The Gratitude Paradox: Finding Joy in Going Without

Temporary, intentional deprivation reveals appreciation and boosts gratitude by interrupting hedonic adaptation, activating reward circuits, and renewing joy in everyday sensations.

#happiness

fromPsychology Today

3 months ago

Psychology

The Secret to Spending Your Way to Happiness

Spending on experiences and personal growth yields longer-lasting happiness than buying material goods, with social connections amplifying that effect.

fromPsychology Today

7 months ago

Wellness