Following the Advice of Ancient Philosophers Can Make You Happier

For many, happiness is elusive at best and at times near impossible. There's always something (or someone) pushing our buttons, making us feel less than joyful. According to Barbara Fredrickson, a psychologist and positive-emotions researcher, most Americans have two positive experiences for every negative one.While that sounds good and well, this 2-to-1 positivity ratio is barely enough to get by. To flourish emotionally, Fredrickson's research1shows you need a 3-to-1 ratio. That is, you need t

The Hidden Health Hazards After Flooding

Across the world, countries have experienced significant changes in weather patterns in the past decades.1 Recently, the southern U.S. coastline was again hit with category 4 hurricane winds, dumping over 50 inches of rain on Texas.2 People in Louisiana are still digging themselves out of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and experts expect Houston may experience the same long-term consequences that have affected the residents of New Orleans.Meteorologists are callin

The 11-Year Old CEO Why creative kids are so awesome

Can kids be entrepreneurs? With a marketable skill, a passion for helping others, and the right support system—absolutely.Ella Psaila seems like a normal 11-year-old. She loves bacon, moustaches, and Project Runway. Upon first meeting her, you might not realize that she’s more accomplished than most 20-year-olds.In early 2017, Psaila competed against 10 adult business owners in a Dragons’ Den-style entrepreneur challenge called Lions’ Lair. After wowing the judges, she was