An Interesting Twist on Mindfulness Research
Razi Berry If dispositional mindfulness can teach us anything about how we react to stress, it might be an unexpected lesson on its ineffectiveness at managing stress as it’s happening, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. When the goal is “not to sweat the small stuff,” mindfulness appears to offer little toward […]
Advocating Looking More into Hedonism’s Role in Happiness
Razi Berry Relaxing on the sofa or savoring a delicious meal: Enjoying short-term pleasurable activities that don’t lead to long-term goals contributes at least as much to a happy life as self-control, according to new research from the University of Zurich and Radboud University in the Netherlands. The researchers therefore argue for a greater appreciation […]
Gardening at Home is Great for Well-Being, Especially During a Pandemic
The researchers found that home gardening was among the top five activities in terms of how meaningful an activity felt to people while engaging in it.
Physical Exercise After a Heart Attack Improves Both Mind and Body
Razi Berry Heart attack patients who take part in a lifestyle improvement program feel better — especially when they do additional physical activity. That’s the finding of a large study presented on ACVC Essentials 4 You, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Participating in activities that bring you happiness could mean […]
What Do You Do When People Aren’t Happy for You?
Razi Berry It’s important to have the support of family and friends when we are struggling. It’s the people who know us most intimately that encourage us to do better, to make necessary changes to improve our health, our happiness. It’s also important to have people to inspire us when we actually start making those […]
Study Shows EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Improves Multiple Physiological Markers
Razi Berry A recent study looked at the ability of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to impact central nervous system responses by looking at various changes in physiological markers. EFT is an evidence-based therapeutic method that has been documented in over 100 studies, and shown as effective. It is used primarily in a clinical setting for […]
Smiling Doesn’t Always Mean Happy
Razi Berry It has been said that up to 90% or our communication is non-verbal, meaning that facial expressions, body posture, and gestures are incredibly important in developing our social intelligence. But what if we’re taking certain facial expressions to mean things that they don’t actually mean. Like a smile, for instance. Research reveals that […]
The Happiness Prescription
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND Who are the Happiest People you Know? Are they all married and have lots of money? Your answer is quite certainly, ‘no.’ Some are likely single, while some are married. Some might have little money, while some have a lot. Some may even have health challenges. Or perhaps you don’t know […]
A Couple of Things that Happy Couples Do
The holiday season can be really stressful on all of us, as well as our relationships. Here is a list of things that some of the happiest couples have been doing to keep their relationships sparkling through the ups and downs of life. Remember, happy relationships don’t just happen by accident, it takes the emotional […]