Does thinking about the holidays stress you out? You’re not alone. Fortunately, the University of Florida has come up with this list of 6 things you can do to mitigate stressors and make the holidays a fun and relaxing time. 1. Plan ahead as a group. Stressful arguments and hurt feelings about where, when and…
Read MoreGenerosity and Giving: The Secret Ingredient to Happiness and Longevity
This holiday season, remember that a common misconception is that the beneficiaries of a gift are the happier party after they receive a gift. However, this is not true. Psychologist have discovered that actually, the giver is happier long term as a result of his or her generosity. For more on why giving makes you…
Read MoreThe Continuing Value of Gratitude
Hopefully, many of us will be spending this week giving thanks for our families, friends, and enjoying heaping turkey dinners. But once this week has passed, don’t put all that gratitude behind you just yet. According to Dr. Robert Emmons, who studies the emotion of gratitude, cultivating this feeling can promote healthy relationships and psychological, or…
Read MoreThe Science of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is next week but expressing gratitude year round may be beneficial to your mental and emotional well-being. Research shows that having an “attitude of gratitude” can happiness, reduce depression and give you strengthened resiliency. Watch the video below from Tremendousness to learn more! For past blogs on gratitude, see these past blogs: The Science…
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