Can we increase our happiness quotient? Research in the science of Positive Psychology has identified factors that influence our happiness. See the amazing Benefits of 11 Happiness Habits in Infographics. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a leader in the field of Positive Psychology describes some of her discoveries in the following video.
Martin Seligman pioneered Positive Psychology, and is the author of “Authentic Happiness” and other books. Authentic Happiness at the University of Pennsylvania uses the PERMA framework:
- Positive Emotions
- Engagement (Flow, using your talents)
- Positive Relationships
- Meaning (being involved in a cause you believe in)
- Accomplishment
The Happify app uses a S.T.A.G.E. framework to build five key happiness skills. However, it is currently only available in iOS, and there is a subscription price. I’m an Android gal and look for free tools whenever possible!
- Savor (here’s “10 Steps to Savoring the Good Things in Life” at http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
- Thank
- Aspire
- Give
- Empathize
10 Keys to Happier Living at Action for Happiness:
- Giving
- Relating
- Exercising
- Appreciating
- Trying out
- Direction
- Resilience
- Emotion
- Acceptance
- Meaning
Daily PlanIt Resources
- The Daily PlanIt BE MEASURING building blocks of positive shift
- The Positive Shift Happens Toolkit has links to activities for following the BE MEASURING practices
Taking actions in these areas more often will increase happiness. See also Apps for Happiness and Personal Development.
Learn from Happiness Experts
Learn more with a free online course available at Edx called The Science of Happiness from Berkley’s Greater Good Science Center. There are also many practices at the Greater Good in Action.
- Article from Barking Up the Wrong Tree (and another)
- 10 Easy Steps to Happier Living at theguardian.com
- 16 Scientifically Based Ways to Boost Happiness article and infographic from the Huffington Post
- The Science of Happiness infographic from Happify
Magazines & News:
- Fulfillment Daily
- Live Happy magazine
- Mindful magazine
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