What affects our happiness?
Our happiness is affected by our genes, life circumstances, and thoughts and behaviors. The good news is, the human brain is amazingly adaptable! We can learn and practice new skills to improve our well-being and overall happiness.
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WELLNESS TOPICS
Mindfulness helps us to become more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and reactions without judgment.
Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
Sleep improves mood, attention, memory, empowers the immune system, and helps us regroup and relax.
Simply devoting 10 or 15 minutes each day to meditation and deep breathing can help you to overcome stress, and find some inner peace.
One of the best way to avoid stress is to plan.
Start with figuring out how you currently spend your time. Then make a to-do list, prioritize important tasks, and plan your week.
Exercise reduces stress, improves mood, self-confidence, and our brain power.
We may even meet new people while exercising, which improves our social well-being!
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Set-up a "Priority Matrix" to help you see what tasks you should start first.
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Music can improve cognition, reduce stress, improve memory and mood amongst other benefits!
Research on depression and anxiety shows that exercise and other physical activity can hep improve mood, reduce anxiety, and improve other health problems.
An activity grounded in positive psychology research that has positive effects on life satisfaction and lowering levels of depression.
Research has shown that gratitude can make us happier. Being appreciative is associated with positive emotions such as contentment, happiness, love, and hope.
The State of Mental Health in America
A data report that looks at the state of mental health across all 50 states. Rankings explore which states are more effective at addressing issues related to mental health and substance use.