We all want to feel more joyful, more fulfilled. And yet fewer of us are classifying ourselves as “happy” these days. Keep reading to learn about the dopamine driven feedback loop as well as the difference between instant gratifications and enduring satisfactions.

The more advanced our world becomes, the more difficult it is to stay present. Between texts, TV, phone apps, video games, social media, and so on, there are more ways than ever to yank our awareness out of the present moment. Keep reading to find out how to be present in a modern, distracted world.