Happiness quiz sparks debate on measuring joy and life balance
The piece notes rising mental health requests amid bad news and questions whether happiness can be quantified by a quiz. It cites the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania and Affiliated Family Counselors on how happiness relates to wealth and outlook, stressing balance and cognitive framing over events.
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University of Kansas School of Medicine
Wichita
Authentichappiness.org
Positive Psychology Center
University of Pennsylvania
Klaus
Darcy Buehler
Buehler
Tips on Increasing Happiness From Kraus and Buehler
A compact guide lists ten mood boosting ideas. Exercise to release endorphins, watch a funny film, call a supportive friend, perform random acts of kindness, and express gratitude. End with a daily three good things note, write about life goals, use talents, reflect on trauma healthfully, and curb negative self talk with a wrist snap cue.
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Kraus and Buehler
Interview prep guidelines for job seekers
Practical steps to improve success in interviews from the U S Department of Labor. Learn about the organization review your history practice questions stay focused honest and concise dress for success and follow up after interviews to improve future outcomes.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Slipping on some new genes
A fragmented discussion of genetic comparisons between humans and chimpanzees, noting shared genes with fruit flies, physical and cognitive differences, and challenges in teaching language to chimps. It contrasts natural language acquisition in human children with limited chimpanzee language abilities.
FAFSA advised for students to borrow federal aid
Financial aid experts urge FAFSA filing as the best path to federal loans after scholarships. Low interest and deferment until after graduation make federal loans appealing, with deadlines including June 30 for Web submissions and Sept. 15 for corrections.
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Michelle Silcox
University of Saint Francis
Ohio
Indiana
Fafsa.ed
Fafsa.com
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