It’s great to finally see signs of spring and many of us start to think about cleaning our desks, getting rid of clutter and freshening up our living space. While our homes may need spring cleaning, one could argue that so do we! Living an examined life is all about thinking about what you are doing…
Happiness…we are all after it. Let’s look at what science says about promoting happiness. The following are science-back ‘to-do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ that help you be happier. Be Nostalgic When folks tell stories of their experiences, they are reviewed in a more positive light. It also helps strength bonds with others. So go ahead and put…
Can money buy happiness? It is a natural tendency to think that more money can buy happiness. Turns out you don’t have to spend a fortune either. But, you are not going find it at the mall, nor will buying more stuff help spend your way to happiness. Instead, invest in experiences! Research shows that spending…
Life is busy, crazy-busy sometimes. Most folks can relate to getting caught up in the daily grind, and how things can go sideways and wrong for us. This may create a gloomy experience and outlook, overlooking and taking for granted much of the good things around us. When we overlook, we miss opportunities to experience…
Cultivate happiness? Kind of sounds like a farming, but happiness is something that can be amplified, so let’s look at the handful of deliberate ideas that can increase your degree of happiness. Pay AttentionThe research coming out of the field of Positive Psychology is based on the notion that good, positive stuff is already happening,…
Finding Happiness: Research shows that up to 40% of one’s happiness is influenced by our habits, particularly our thought habits and patterns, in addition to our behavioural habits, such as level of activity, exercising, spending time with people. The breakdownHere’s what research claims is the breakdown regarding happiness. 50% setpointThis is our natural disposition, the…
A number of misconception persist about happiness. Below are some facts. Money CAN buy you happiness The primary misconception is that money and wealth will make everything better and easier. Have you heard yourself or someone else say, if I had more money, then things would be so much better and I’d finally be content….
Living in the Moment: Living in the moment improves our happiness, mood, reducing stress and anxiety. It is a fundamental part of the Happiness-Formula. But it’s hard to live in the moment, especially when you are dwelling on past and/or negative things, or worrying about the future. Either way, when you do that, you are…
Research shows that when people intentionally emphasizing gratefulness, adopting an attitude of gratitude, a positive and encouraging perspective, especially regarding children and teens, good things happen. There is a significant positive impact on mental health, relationship satisfaction, life satisfaction, self-worth and esteem, and motivation. When we ruminate about things, our perspective is skewed, often towards…
CBT and Happiness: The last post gave a broad overview of the “Happiness-Formula”, remarking on what science tells us are the most important aspects of our lives. This is good to know, because if you do something about these areas, you will improve your mood and degree of satisfaction and happiness. This post will begin…
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