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 […]
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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 […]
10 Unexpected Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
Whether it means sitting in your backyard garden sipping a cold iced tea or going for a thrilling white water rafting adventure, finding time to spend outdoors has lots of benefits A little fresh air, the sun on our skin, bare feet in the sand: spending time outside can bring so many small pleasures, making […]
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 […]
5 Eco-Friendly Kickstarter Campaigns That Deserve Support
These green Kickstarter campaigns help us live a little more environmentally aware. Crowdfunding campaigns are incredible opportunities for innovators, change-makers, community groups, and others to access funding for new and exciting projects. From robots and children’s books to helping sponsor a student’s college tuition, the world of crowdfunding is as diverse as it is unique. […]
How a Food Truck Gives LA’s Homeless More Than Just Free Meal
Share A Meal nourishes the body and spirit. Food trucks have become a familiar and welcome sight on the streets of America’s cities, with millions of happy customers chowing down on delicious and cheap meals across the nation every day. There is one food truck on the streets of Los Angeles however, that offers far […]
Expanding Spirituality: The Inner Path to Peace
What does it mean to “expand spirituality” and how does that relate to being in peace? Being spiritual means that one is attentive to things of the spirit or soul. Spirit, as defined by the American heritage dictionary, is “the vital principle or animating force within living beings… The part of a human associated with […]
22 Health Benefits of Ginger Root & Ginger Lemonade
How to make Ginger Tea Recipe: 64 oz Pitcher Ingredients: 12 fingers raw ginger (or less, depending on how strong you want it!) 10 cups filtered water 2 Lemons juiced – or to taste (optional, but delicious) 3/4 cup 100% maple syrup, honey or Stevia (4 Tbsp) if you are avoiding sugar Optional (add 1 […]
Releasing Stress Through the Power of Music
Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress […]
