10
Positive Psychology Studies to Change Your View of Happiness:-
1:-From Wealth to Well-being?
Harvard Business School, 2009. While there
does appear to be some correlation between happiness and income when basic
needs are not yet met, people tend to overestimate the influence of wealth on
happiness by 100%. Money does not lead to nearly as much happiness as people
think it will.
2.Buying Experiences,not Possessions,Leads to Greater Happiness:-
San Francisco
State University, 2009. The study demonstrates that experiential purchases,
such as a meal out or theater tickets, result in increased greater well-being
than material possessions. These experiences tend to satisfy higher order
needs, specifically the need for social connectedness and vitality—a feeling of
being alive.
3. The Science of Gratitude:-
University of Pennsylvania, 2005. One of the greatest contributing
factors to overall happiness in life is how much gratitude we show. And a
noticeable difference can be experienced with as little as three expressions
each day (“Thank you for…”).
4. Trust,
Morality, and Oxytocin:-
Claremont Graduate University, 2011. Based on
research findings, psychologists believe humanity’s trust, empathy, and
morality increase as their levels of oxytocin increase. Neuroeconomist Paul
Zak explains the simple act of eight hugs a day can increase internal
oxytocin levels and result in a happier
you and a better world.
5. For a
Better Day, Smile:-
Michigan State University, 2011. People who smile
as a result of cultivating positive thoughts can significantly and immediately
improve their mood. Simply put, one easy way to improve your mood right now is
to recall pleasant memories—and smile because of it.
6. The Dynamic
Spread of Happiness:-
University of California, San Diego, 2008. In this
significant study, people who were surrounded by happy people were more likely
to become happy in the future. So if you want to discover more happiness
in your life, make a point to surround yourself with joyful people.
7. Kindness
Counts:-
University of British Columbia, 2012. In this study conducted at
an elementary school, students who performed kind acts experienced
significantly higher increases in peer acceptance. In other words,
people who are kind to others are more well-liked. This contributes to
their own personal popularity as they help other people.
8. People
who Exercise on Work Days are Happier:-
University of Bristol, 2008.
People’s moods significantly improve after exercising. They are also more
productive and equipped to manage stress in their workday.
9. Is Volunteering a Public
Health Intervention?:-
University of Exeter Medical School,
2013. Evidence suggests volunteering benefits mental health and even,
survival. Donating time to causes you believe in not only improveswell-being and overall life satisfaction, it is also linked to decreaseddepression and a lower risk of dying early.
10. Spending Money on Others Promotes Happiness
:-
University of California Berkeley, 2008. This study suggests that how
people spend their money may be at least as important as how much money they
earn. Specifically, spending more of one’s income on others results in greater
happiness. So go ahead, be generous. You’ll be glad you did.
