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For all the talk about happiness—who has it, when you feel it, and where you can find it—a steady sense of peace in the whirlwind is sometimes all too elusive. Too much of the exact things in your life that are supposed to help you feel happier, like work, family, and friends, can leave you…
You’re likely familiar with the rush of emotions that comes with listening to a particular song. Sometimes the emotional reaction is accidental; sometimes you seek out the boost music provides after a hard day. Whatever songs or artists most move you, there’s no denying that music can have a powerful effect on your mood and…
Meditation has been around for a very long time—meditative practices appear in many early religious texts essential to Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism—but despite its spiritual origins, research suggests that the important role meditation plays in increasing happiness is something everyone can agree on. No matter where you’re at in life, meditation can teach you how to…
Throughout your life, you’ve probably heard countless instant remedies for particular health problems. If you’re stressed, go to yoga. If you’re having a hard time concentrating, drink coffee. If you’re always feeling under the weather with a cold or the flu, stock up on multivitamins. Vitamins and yoga can be great solutions for certain health…
Between work, school, and chores like grocery shopping or cleaning the house, it’s easy to see how you might feel like you don’t have enough time to spend in the sunlight; however, new studies have found that adults and children generally aren’t heading outdoors even when they do have free time. There are many great…
Happiness is something you hear about a lot—the keys to happiness, the secret of happiness, which foods and vitamins to avoid if you want to be happy, what country is the happiest country on earth, and so on. Despite all the talk around the sunniest state of mind, happiness can often seem all too elusive….
When you’re feeling really low, it can be hard to see that things will be good again. During a downturn, you might lack the energy you need to increase your happiness. Maybe you’ve directed your disappointment inward; you don’t feel good about who you are anymore. While physical exercise can’t make you happy, going for…
Stress in life is inevitable. You’ve probably developed a pattern of dealing with the lows in life. Maybe you have a few comfort foods, turn to your friends, or work through a downturn by going for a run. Research suggests that there’s one particularly effective stress-reliever, and it’s in your bedroom. Sex can make a…
If you’re like most people, potential happiness is the incentive behind much of what you do. When you’re looking for a new job, you’re seeking a happier way to spend your work week. If you have a long-term partner, part of your love for that person is likely tied up in the sense of happiness…
It’s sometimes thought that emotional distress is entirely separate from physical pain. You might have been told that feelings of sadness, loneliness, and shame are not related to back pain, headaches, or fatigue. The truth is, often when your body is in pain, it’s because you’re in pain in your mind as well. The mind…