Arthur C. Brooks

Some introspection is healthy and necessary, but too much can trap you in a cycle of misery.

Philosophers, theologians, and scientists agree: A great melody is good for your mood.

For true satisfaction in life, you should feel you’ve fully earned your success.

The Jewish holiday of Sukkot offers a great formula for generating happiness. Want to stay current with Arthur's writing?

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Not getting what you want is an unavoidable part of life. The way you choose to handle it is what you can control.

The goal is to manage your anxiety about a possible bad outcome so that it does not manage you.

Contained in this riddle is the key to an enriching contemplation of life’s underlying meaning.

Even if you're sitting down with a boorish uncle or a snippy cousin, you can do things to make the occasion a happy one.