via NPR by Shereen Marisol Meraji Who isn't looking for a little more happiness in life, especially now? Life Kit reached out to the host of The Happiness Lab podcast, Laurie Santos, for some scientifically proven ways to boost well-being. Santos is a psychologist who also teaches a class on...
via TreeHugger by Mary Jo DiLonardo What do you do when you're in a bad mood? Maybe you grab a bowl of ice cream or plop down in front of the TV. Or perhaps you do something healthier like go for a walk or write in...
via Eric Barker The autopsies would show they had coughed so hard their abdominal muscles had been torn apart. And some of the bodies had actually turned blue. From The Great Influenza: Cyanosis occurs when a victim turns blue because the lungs cannot transfer oxygen into the blood. In 1918...
via happiful by Anna Gaunt Treating yourself with love and care can make the world of difference to your wellbeing. For those with additional challenges, such as an illness or disability, it’s not always an easy task. Here we share tips on how to bring self-love...
Life can be hard at times. Being happy isn't always easy. But there are things we can all do to boost our positive emotions, like happiness, to be resilient and to live better more often. These "things" are often associated with mental toughness, grit, resilience...
This is a cool and simple tool to boost happiness and wellbeing, and combat sadness and depression. Check it out and give it a try...
via Yahoo News by Jen Laskey We’ve all heard advice like keep a fruit bowl on the counter, so it’s easier to grab one of those apples or oranges instead of going for the box of cookies that’s stashed in the pantry — or to brush your teeth directly after...
via Psychology Today by Jeffrey Bernstein Over the 30 years that I have been a psychologist, I have realized that a huge happiness depleting paradox runs rampantly in our culture: Our craving for happiness leads to less of it! In other words, if you truly want to feel happier, it will likely come from...
by Quincy Seale What do you need to be happy? All too often, we list the things we want: a bigger house, a cooler car, a trip around the world, money for retirement, a new friend or lover. While striving for more is one of the things...
via the BBC by Christian Jarrett How you talk about the major events of your life has a profound impact on your personality. If you change your life story, could you become a healthier, happier person?I Imagine that, when you were 12 years old, your family moved...
