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Boötes void, the emptiest place in the Universe

Posted on February 1, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

I’ve been reading my little one’s “How it works” magazine and have learned about the Boötes void, the emptiest place in the Universe. Isn’t it amazing how enormous and empty this place is? Apparently scientists estimate that up to 60% … Continue reading →

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How to give and receive love, starting now – Barbara Fredrickson’s TED talk

Posted on August 26, 2017 by nomadoftheuniverse

This short video is a great summary of a 6 week positive psychology course I am taking on Coursera currently. It’s fascinating how Fredrickson redefines what love is – see below. Giving and receiving love is vital for our well … Continue reading →

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Measure and track your positivity ratio

Posted on August 12, 2017 by nomadoftheuniverse

We track steps and calories, why not track happiness? In the Positive Psychology course (on Coursera), Barbara Fredrickson shares a tool that she developed to do just that. You can take Positivity Ratio Assessment here. Do daily measurements and track … Continue reading →

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Megan Feldman on forgiveness in an unforgiving world #TEDtalks #happiness

Posted on October 31, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

Another fascinating talk from the Science of Happiness programme on edX. Megan Feldman looks at the act of not forgiving, of holding to one’s grudges as an act of committing violence, to oneself or the world. What impact does non forgiveness … Continue reading →

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The Science of Happiness course, and how do you define happiness?

Posted on May 10, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

I decided to take my studies of happiness to the next level and signed up to the MOOC (massive open online course) titled The Science of Happiness from UC Berkeley. A fascinating course! (and apparently, the first positive psychology course available … Continue reading →

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Alternative Time

Posted on October 12, 2013 by nomadoftheuniverse

Great quote on another positivity/ happiness blog I follow, Positively Positive, today: Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. … Continue reading →

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