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10 Easy Things That Will Make You Happier, Backed By Science - The Mind Unleashed

10 Easy Things That Will Make You Happier, Backed By Science - The Mind Unleashed | Healing Practices | Scoop.it

Happiness is so interesting, because we all have different ideas about what it is and how to get it. So naturally we are obsessed with it.. I would love to be happier, as I’m sure most people would, so I thought it would be interesting to find some ways to become a happier person that are actually backed up by science. Here are ten of the best ones I found


Via Belinda MJ.B, Bobby Dillard, Dr. Amy Fuller
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This article is jam packed with great ways to increase happiness levels, contentment, and joy in our lives.... also debunks a few of the myths of what we think makes us happy. Worth the read.

Carma Lisa Arrendell's curator insight, January 25, 2014 10:08 AM

I believe happiness is intrinsic. Material possession can bring happiness, yet it is short term. Here is an interesting article backed up by science. Note it includes exercise. A great way to cope is excercise and it releases endorphines.

Carma Lisa Arrendell's curator insight, January 25, 2014 10:13 AM

I believe happiness is intrinsic. Material possessions can bring a bit of happiness, yet is fleeting. Note, exercise is included. It releases endrophins.

Carma Lisa Arrendell's curator insight, January 25, 2014 10:20 AM
Lisa C. Arrendell's insight:

I believe happiness is intrinsic. Material possessions can bring a bit of happiness, yet is fleeting. Note, exercise is included. It releases endrophins.

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Having a Really Lousy Day? Some Ways to Feel Better

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Having a Really Lousy Day? Some Ways to Feel Better

We’ve all had terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days.

A bad work evaluation, a disappointing grade, a potential crush who turns out to be interested in someone else, a fight with your colleague, a worrisome report from a doctor, a broken resolution…lousy days take many forms.

Here are some strategies I use for coping with a lousy day:


Via Dr. Amy Fuller
Dr. Amy Fuller's curator insight, July 31, 2013 10:29 PM

Solid tips for dealing with a no good, horrible, very bad day. I espcially like the one about NOT treating yourself with some form of indulgence. 

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12 Things Happy People Do Differently

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I found out there are a lot of people like me -- young, energetic, intense, purpose-driven, but frustrated with the status quo and a little freaked out about our prospects for the future.
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Great list of practices that contribute to happiness...

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The Glee Club

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The Glee Club

Positive psychology focuses on cultivating personality strengths and honing an optimistic approach to life. Exercises like writing a "gratitude letter" or making a "gratitude visit" can be a life-changing event.


Via Lorna Christensen, Dr. Amy Fuller
Dr. Amy Fuller's curator insight, July 19, 2013 1:45 PM

The Glee Club

Informative article with gratitude practices.