Emma Seppälä Ph.D

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Research shows making yourself your Valentine isn’t selfish—it can transform relationships. Seriously. In a world that glorifies hustle culture, where we’re encouraged to push harder, work longer, and constantly run on empty, it’s easy to forget the most important relationship: The one with ourselves. We talk a lot about toxic workplaces and toxic relationships, but there's one we overlook: The harmful relationship we have with ourselves.

Dec 3, 2024 | qoshe.com | Emma Seppälä Ph.D

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Nov 20, 2024 | qoshe.com | Emma Seppälä Ph.D

No matter how smart or educated someone is, they likely have little formal training in managing their emotions. We learn many things, but not that. And it's often the people we love the most and want to hurt the least that bear the brunt of our inability to handle our emotions. Emotional maturity is key to successful relationships both at home and at work.

Nov 12, 2024 | qoshe.com | Emma Seppälä Ph.D

Understanding that food impacts our mood is something we all intuitively grasp. Think about why you drink that coffee or tea in the morning. Or why you reached for that sweet treat in the afternoon. Or why you poured yourself that glass of wine in the evening. We’re constantly seeking foods that make us feel a certain way—whether it’s to feel more energized, happier, or soothed.

Sep 27, 2024 | qoshe.com | Emma Seppälä Ph.D

Aa Aa Aa - A + There are two forms of happiness, but only one leads to lasting joy. Most of us are hooked on the first and forget about the second, leaving us with subpar levels of well-being. The good news? You can do something about it. Hedonic happiness—think sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll—captures all the pleasures of the senses: food, money, even fame and popularity. These experiences provide a brief high, followed by a dip that leaves you craving more.