How to Be Happier (According to Science) 6 strategies everyone should know:

According to a 2008 study:

Giving money/effort (even a small amount) had a strong impact on happiness.

This effect is boosted if the receiver actually needs the help

When we are not focusing on what we're doing, we tend to be far less happy than when we are fully engaged.

- Laundry

- Dishes

- Cooking

Whether it's an activity you enjoy or not put as much of your focus into it as you can.

More flexibility = more happiness (right?)

Not necessarily.

Studies show that when we make a choice and are forced to stick to it, we are happier than if we have the option to change our mind.

If you make a decision - think of it as a final decision

The longest study on happiness ever conducted showed this to be the #1 indicator of happiness

Some takeaways:

1. Try to have some face-to-face social interaction in morning
2. Good (not constant) presence and eye contact are key to establishing connections
3. Physical touch is powerful (if comfortable)

1. Fill your environment with sights/sounds that make you happy
2. Manage your intake of light
3. Give (what you can) to those in need
4. Put your full focus into what you're doing
5. Make your choices final
6. More face to face interactions

A blueprint on how to Build Habits that Stick & Break Bad Ones.

"A blueprint on how to Build Habits that Stick & Break Bad Ones."

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13 Actionable Exercises

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"Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become"

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