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Believing that leisure is wasteful reduces happiness
Many people, from Aristotle and the Dalai Lama, have expressed opinions on human happiness. However, a Rutgers-led new study has […]
Tag Archives: happiness
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Duchenne smiles do not indicate if a person is happy
A smile that lifts the lips and crinkles the eyes is thought by many to be truly real. But new […]
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Tourism, even dreaming of travel, makes people happier
People dreaming of traveling have some scientific data to support their tourism wanderlust. A new study in the journal of […]
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When you’re smiling, the whole world really does smile with you
New insights for mental health From Sinatra to Katy Perry, celebrities have long sung about the power of a smile […]
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Health and happiness depend on each other, Psychological Science says
Good health and a happy outlook on life may seem like equally worthy yet independent goals. A growing body of […]
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Hedonism leads to happiness
Relaxing on the sofa or savoring a delicious meal: Enjoying short-term pleasurable activities that don’t lead to long-term goals contributes […]
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Study finds people are more satisfied after quitting the status quo
A paper in The Review of Economic Studies, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who use a coin […]
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Spending on experiences versus possessions advances more immediate happiness
Certain purchases are better than others at sparking people’s in-the-moment happiness, according to new research from the McCombs School of […]
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Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier
Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a paper published in Psychological Bulletin. Coauthored by researchers at the […]
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A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes
We all have a remedy – a glass of wine or a piece of chocolate – for lifting our spirits […]