Perdreau: Finding Happiness

Why hiding our feelings backfires, and what research and philosophy say about accepting emotions, including tears of joy and sadness.

Some rest drains us and some restores us. What research says about reflection, meditation and journaling.

Why kindness and giving belong ahead of success, and what research says about how generosity makes us happier.

Disappointment fades faster than we expect, while the regret of never trying can last for years. What psychology and the Stoics say about the fear of disappointment.

The days nobody sees are where success is built, and where a lot of happiness can be found if we learn to notice small wins.

There is always a reason to feel down and always a reason to be thankful. What research and the Stoics say about choosing gratitude.

Why a win with no one to share it with feels smaller, and what psychology and philosophy say about sharing good news.