Introduction Every activity and choices man makes aims at some good. The good in this case is that which all other things are directed to; it can be an activity or a product of some activity which becomes an end in itself. This end is...
As we reflect on the year 2020, there is no doubt that it has been a strange one. However, it is important to focus on the positives, as the pros always outweigh the cons. This is why I have decided to write a “things I...
Before we get into how to be thankful, let us talk about happiness. A lot of people might argue that they don’t have a lot to be thankful for, which is why we need to think about happiness. What we think makes us happy as...
Loneliness is a universal, human emotion that is complex and unique to each individual. Friends are needed for emotional stability; otherwise, they would live life in solitude. Loneliness can lead to continuously seeking for a companion or relationship. In the book Of Mice and Men,...
Introduction In life, the goal of all of us is to be happy, not to be rich. Since we are children, media convince us that wealth leads to happiness and so convince us that the real goal is to make money to be happy. It’s...
Hold on, think to yourself for a second about this question “Can Money Buy Happiness”? You’d say “oh that’s obvious I’d just give you some money and you some money and now we’re best friends”! Not exactly, just give me a moment of your time...
Whether winning lottery has an effect on winners’ well-being has always been a debatable topic. However, the famous research conducted by Brickman in 1978 suggest that their sample of 22 lottery winners do not seem to be happier compared to the 22 controls they have...
Introduction In this essay, I will discuss why honesty is an important aspect of my life and explore the situations where I choose not to lie. Although everyone, including myself, has told lies in their youth, it is generally considered a negative habit. Lying doesn’t...
We all fear something, right? Everybody fears something or someone and we can’t live without fear.. While some may appear seemingly ridiculous such as a fear of flowers, that fear could actually save a life due to certain poisonous appearing seemingly innocent looking flowers. An...
Happiness is a shy bird. If you hunt it, it will fly away. It is better to set a trap for it, and look the other way till it comes to you. Pleasure-seekers miss it. They are restless, disconnected people, who, having no inward happiness,...
The Impact of Fear on Human Behavior Fear can make humans do irrational things which can only help escalate the problem. In Phil Baker’s essay, “Fear,” he discusses how fear isn’t the only motivating factor behind violence, but it’s always present. He also explores how,...
This essay aims to explore “what are the causes and effects of bullying,” a critical issue that continues to plague various segments of society. Among the most common and neglected problems in the world, bullying is on top of the list. It is a terrible...
Everybody is driven by an internal force called fear.It can come up in different forms. A little fear is required because it acts as an intrinsic fuel to run ourselves. We take medicines because we fear death, and we work hard because we fear failure....
Fear is one of the most general emotions that we as humans encounter in life. As children develop over time, their fear does too. Many people experience fear daily, whether it is a severe anxiety, or being afraid of something unknown. The most common definition...
Have you ever heard a crazy ghost story? A scary story that sounds so crazy that a child may have made it up? When you think of ghosts, you might often think they are embodiments of people who have died, which appear in a somewhat...
The Pursuit of Happiness Happiness is something that everybody pursues, but it is one of the most challenging aspects of life to attain. Happiness doesn’t happen out of nowhere; it has to be worked on. One must put their all into it in order to...
Introduction We all tell lies on a daily basis in our lives; however, do we feel guilty when we do so? I’m certain you do. Honesty is a virtue, something meaningful that continually attracts success, accomplishment, and well-being. By being honest, you’re being ethical, and...
This essay is about the fear of being judged, a feeling that has haunted me since my childhood. Whether it was my inherent nature or the environment in which I grew up, I always shied away from social situations and worried about how others perceived...
Hey, I’m discussing a topic that effects every single person in this room it is arguably the 2 most important currencies in our lives… money and happiness the question we’re focusing on more specifically is. Can money buy happiness. We must ask this question to...