The Science and Art of Happiness
Recently, I've been reading about happiness and well being. This article, I thought, worth sharing: http://www.bnet.com/blog/business-research/scientifically-proven-ways-to-be-happier/711?promo=713&tag=nl.e713 The BNET posting, "Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Happier" by Kimberly Weisul suggests five guidelines to increase happiness consolidated from sixty academic studies. See what you think. 1. Spend time with the "right" people. Generally not your office mates Avoid small talk - seek out real dialogue instead 2. Spend time on "socially connecting" activities, such as volunteering and spending time with friends. Work doesn't count (see why below) Memory is important, because it helps us take an event that happened in the past and extend its 'worth' into the future 3. Day dream. We often enjoy the anticipation of something pleasurable more than the actual experience that we think is going to be so great 4. Expand your ti