Monday, February 22, 2010

How to Be Happier: Research-Proven Tips

Good news: you can significantly boost your feelings of happiness by adopting a few simple practices in your everyday life. Researchers have found that different kinds of "positive thinking" can greatly enhance a person's feelings of well-being. According to psychologist and happiness-expert Sonja Lyubomirsky:
"Despite the finding that happiness is partially genetically determined, and despite the finding that life situations have a smaller influence on our happiness than we think they do, we argue that still a large portion of happiness is in our power to change."
Here are a few things that have been shown to increase happiness:

1. Be Grateful
2. Be Optimistic
3. Use Your Strengths
4. Commit Acts of Kindness

Learn some mo': 5 Things That Will Make You Happier

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