FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 14, 2023·4 min readChasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts HappinessIndividuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness across India, Turkey, and the UK.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 14, 2021·3 min readThe Science Behind Why Hobbies Can Improve Our Mental HealthFrom helping to reduce depression to boosting dopamine in the reward system, researchers review how taking up a hobby can have positive effects on mental health.Read More
