July 15, 2014

10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Incredibly Happy

This is a great top-ten list from my online guru, Jeff Haden over at Inc. Read it and be happy!!
  1. Exercise - even if it's just for a few minutes a day
  2. Sleep More - you'll be less sensitive to negative emotions
  3. Spend More Time with Friends and Family - social time is highly valuable for improving happiness, even for introverts
  4. Get Outside More - 20 minutes in good weather; 57°F is scientifically the most ideal temperature
  5. Help Others - 100 hours per year is the magic number
  6. Practice Smiling - practice "real smiles" where you use your eye sockets, and back it up with positive thoughts
  7. Plan a Trip - even if you don't take one, the act of planning can itself improve happiness
  8. Meditate - rewire your brain for happiness
  9. Move Closer to Work - a long commute, two times per day, five days per week can be stressful
  10. Practice Gratitude - be grateful, and try to share three good things that happened every day with a friend or partner

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