Philosophers have long distinguished two basic forms of well-being: a hedonic form representing the sum of an individual's positive affective experiences and a deeper eudaimonic form that results from striving toward meaning and a noble purpose beyond simple self-gratification. It turns out, so do scientific researchers. There is robust scientific evidence that living a eudaimonic life extends life. This post will cover some of the science behind eudaimonia and how to achieve it.
Read MoreThese are challenging times. The future is uncertain for all of us. Questions like “Will I get the virus?”, “will I still have a job?”, “How will I pay my bills?”, “Who won’t survive?” and “When will we be able to get back to normal?” abound, and nobody knows the answer to any of them. I believe having common goals, the discipline and determination to stay the course will result in our triumph over the coronavirus pandemic.
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