Monday, February 2, 2009

The Secret to Happiness: Seven Ways to Savor Life

In the spirit of a recent post on small routines you can undertake to make your life richer, I came across a similar article with some great idea that I have to share.

St. George Magazine (Southern Utah) details seven "science-backed strategies you can do right away to boost your well-being." Scientifically proven! My favorite ideas that they list:
  • starting a journal to reflect on daily positive experiences (I say, why not a blog?)
  • paying it forward (obvious, but try it for a week and you'll be blown away)
  • writing a letter
  • learning something new (I've started this blog in late December and the experience has been fantastic!)
Intrigued? Read the short piece here and get ready to change and be happy.

* Hat tip to happytweets again for this article
Posted by Christopher at 6:01 PM
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5 comments:

  1. Thanks for pointing this out--great read. I was, however, surprised to see nostalgia on the list. Most recommendations I've run into focus on the present and future, to the detriment of the past.
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  2. True, very true...but nothing warms the heart sometimes then reminiscing over those beautiful moments you've experienced. Thanks for stopping by Sara!
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  3. Hi Christopher

    What a wonderful video :-)
    At the end of each day, I wish to have impacted someone's life in someway. I wish to have one more person to take an Imperfect Action to move toward their dreams. Instead of wait to know the perfect things to do. Just go and get started...

    Thank you for this.
    Giovanna Garcia
    Imperfect Action is better than No Action
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  4. I have a happiness blog and it really helps me realize how good life can be. I am glad you started this one because we need more good news in the world. Seriously, every time I turn on the TV or read the paper I struggle to find meaningful, optimistic news.

    You are now on my reader, so keep the good news coming!
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  5. Thanks "Darlin' T" if that is your real name...

    That was one of the reasons I started this blog - both to spread the "good news" so to speak, but mostly to force myself to take time out of every day to focus on the positive and beauty in the world.

    So far, the response has been wonderful! Thanks to all my loyal readers :)
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