PHIL 3160 – Philosophy of Happiness

What is it, how can we best pursue it, why should we? Supporting the study of these and related questions at Middle Tennessee State University and beyond. "Examining the concept of human happiness and its application in everyday living as discussed since antiquity by philosophers, psychologists, writers, spiritual leaders, and contributors to pop culture."

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Tiny little joys

Happiness Doesn't Have to Be a Heavy Lift

It only takes a few minutes to boost your mood. [A boosted mood's not the same thing as happiness, but it's way better than an un-boosted one.]

"...MaryCatherine McDonald, a trauma researcher and author of "The Joy Reset," uses another term for those bright bits of happiness: tiny little joys, or T.L.J.s.

Dr. McDonald's clients have told her that their T.L.J.s include the first sip of coffee in the morning...

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Tiny little joys

Happiness Doesn't Have to Be a Heavy Lift It only takes a few minutes to boost your mood. [A boosted mood's not the same thing as ha...