Emotions are a normal part of everyday life. We feel frustrated when we’re stuck in traffic. We feel sad when we miss our loved ones. We can get angry when someone lets us down or does something to hurt us. While we expect to feel these emotions regularly, some people start to experience emotions that […]
Category: Positive News
What if Music Could Really Change the World?
Music makes the people come together It turns out Madonna was right when she said music makes the people come together. The creators of Playing For Change (PFC), a movement set up to inspire and connect the world through music, believe that singing and playing instruments together has the power to overcome distances and break down barriers […]
7 Astonishing Facts About the Science of Emotions
Shedding light on the inner workings of our Soul Love, anger, fear, excitement, happiness, anxiousness, pride – the range of human emotions is nuanced and ever-growing. But what is it that causes us to feel one way or another? How do feelings manifest themselves and what can we learn about this? Science is on hand […]
7 Spiritual Frequency Sound Journeys [Video Playlist]
Listen to these meditative and calming music compilations The landscape of things positive is an abundant one. It includes stirring motivational quotes, confidence-building affirmations, and inspiring media (think Goodnet)! But did you know about positive sound? There’s a whole soundscape of meditative frequencies that can uplift us through our sense of hearing. These provide restorative […]
Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Sound
The vibrations that we hear have powerful therapeutic properties in medicine, spirituality, or even just to cheer up after a difficult day In its most simplistic form, sound refers to a type of energy transmitted as waves or vibrations that produce a sensation in our ears. At the right frequency though, sound can provide a […]
6 Surprising Effects of Music on the Brain
The scientific low-down on why pumping the tunes really does spread good vibes Every time we listen to music, amazing neurological processes are taking place behind the scenes. Research from around the world has revealed a wide range of positive effects that music has on the brain – from increased creativity and decision making to […]
6 Scientific Facts That Link Happiness with Good Health
Need some extra motivation to get happier? Check out the ways science has proven that happiness is good for your health Over the past decade, an entire industry has sprouted up promising the secrets to happiness. There are best-selling books like The Happiness Project and The How of Happiness and happiness programs like Happify and Tal-Ben Shahar’s Wholebeing […]
The 5 Skills That Will Increase Your Happiness
Happify translates the latest cutting-edge research into fun and interactive activities and games that help you build your happiness skills and form life-changing habits. Optimism, self-confidence, gratitude, hope, compassion, purpose, empathy—these are all qualities that anyone can own. You just have to learn how. And doing so will change your life. Happify’s S.T.A.G.E. framework helps […]
Helping Others Benefits the People Reaching Out
Emerging research points out the pluses of doing acts of kindness “Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day.” If you’ve seen this iconic film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, you know exactly what made the Grinch’s heart grow. When he at long last puts others first, selflessly […]
This Country Knows That a Walk in the Park Has the Power to Heal
Enjoying the beauty of nature is just what the doctor ordered! Inhaling the fresh air, feeling the crisp grass and rustling leaves underfoot, your eyes taking in a lush, green vista that goes on forever, and being suddenly more aware of the distinct calls of wild birds. Just some of the uplifting pleasures of a […]
