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Life has an uncanny way of throwing curve-balls our way, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. It is during these times that we may find ourselves grappling with a state of exhaustion. What exactly does this term entail? Exhaustion, also referred to as burnout or adrenal fatigue, is a syndrome characterized by chronic stress and depletion of vital energy reserves. The impact of exhaustion on daily life can be profound, affecting various aspects of our well-being. Physically, it can manifest as constant fatigue, a weakened immune system, and debilitating headaches. Emotionally, it can lead to heightened anxiety levels, mood swings, and feelings of irritability or hopelessness. Cognitively, the ability to concentrate and make decision will drastically increase in difficulty.
You likely at some point in your life have taken a personality test of some sort. This could have been The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, The Big Five, The Enneagram Personality Test, or even just a Buzzfeed quiz telling you what Harry Potter house you belong to. These all can be a lot of fun to take as they can help you learn more about yourself and can be downright entertaining.
Nearly everyone has dreamed at some point in their life; however, how would you like to participate in them more actively? Perhaps you have had a dream where you realized you were dreaming, felt like you were fully there, and as if you had direct control during it. This would be called a lucid dream and they don’t have to be a rare occurrence.
So, what does make us happy then, and can psychological research help answer that question? As it turns out, yes it can, and it shows us exactly what Epicurus said made us happiest was right all along. What we need most in life is friendship and lots of it.
We have all heard the phrase, “opposites attract.” I am here to tell you that might be wonderful and exciting in the beginning of your relationship, it may promote personal growth and development, hell, it might even get you out of your comfort zone. I would be very curious to see what happens to that relationship even a couple of months later.
Friendship is one of the most important things in life for our happiness and well-being. Yet, people today have fewer friends than ever. One survey found that the number of adult Americans who reported having no friends went from 3% in 1990 to 12% in 2021. Another study found that Americans went from spending on average seven hours a week with their friends in 2003 to only spending less than 3 hours a week with their friends by 2021.
For many, this transformation of their relationships with others will simply happen naturally as they spend consistent time around the same people week after week. Others, however, might find themselves attending a third place regularly for months to discover they still only barely know the people they see there.
