happiness

Happiness: What Works?

The authors’ systematic review explored popular strategies for increasing happiness. Analyzing media articles, they identified five commonly recommended techniques: expressing gratitude, enhancing sociability, exercising, practising mindfulness/meditation, and increasing nature exposure. Then, they reviewed scientific literature and found 57 well-designed studies testing these strategies on subjective well-being. Surprisingly, some commonly recommended strategies lack a strong scientific

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Spread Joy: Sharing Positivity Helps Fight Loneliness and Negativity

Did you know that sharing positive feelings with others can help alleviate loneliness-related negativity? It’s true! According to a recent study by researchers at the University of Nebraska, individuals who regularly share positive emotional experiences with their loved ones experienced a lower correlation between loneliness and negative interpretations of ambiguous situations. This finding is important

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Hiking with Joy: The Power of Intergenerational Connections with Brad Ryan

Brad Ryan and Karen Allen weigh the pros and cons of ambition, and how the untold pressure of social perception and judgement keeps us silent.
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Death anxiety and satisfaction with life among the adults in the social isolation process of Covid-19 pandemic: the mediating role of perceived stress

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Take it from the experts, a pet can change your life

Some people should not have pets. They’re expensive and can make you sneeze. They require time, attention, and stability. If you have allergies, don’t make yourself suffer. If you travel frequently, think twice. If you simply can’t warm to the idea of an animal companion, then by all means, forget the pet. Otherwise, there are

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