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Happiness is the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one’s life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile. Learn how happiness is measured, influenced by culture and social groups, and cultivated by various practices.
30 de sept. de 2024 · A day-by-day guide to well-being from Greater Good, a website that explores the science of a meaningful life. This month, learn how to calm your busy mind with tips, activities, and resources.
10 de oct. de 2024 · Learn how humming can reduce anxiety and promote relaxation with Cal Calamia and Dr. Gunjan Trivedi. Discover the benefits of Bhramari Pranayama, an ancient yogic breathing technique, and try it yourself with a guided meditation.
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16 de sept. de 2024 · The Science of Happiness at Work Greater Good's online course series offering research-based strategies for more satisfaction, connection, and purpose at work. CEs for health professionals & HR managers.
3 de oct. de 2024 · Learn how to practice cyclic sighing, a breathwork technique that can help calm your nervous system and improve your well-being. Listen to a guided exercise by Dr. David Spiegel, a Stanford psychiatrist and self-hypnosis app co-founder.
9 de ago. de 2012 · Learn how to practice happiness habits from research-backed activities such as savoring, forgiving, and expressing gratitude. Find instructions, tips, and examples for each activity on this web page.
19 de sept. de 2024 · Learn how to use touch to show yourself kindness and support when you're stressed or struggling. Dr. Kristin Neff guides you through different types of self-compassionate touch and explains the benefits for mental and physical well-being.
3 de jul. de 2020 · In a study published this year in the Journal of Happiness Studies, researchers examined data from nearly 70,000 research participants in the United Kingdom, who received surveys about their volunteering habits and their mental health, including their distress and functioning in everyday life, every two years from 1996 to 2014.
24 de ago. de 2020 · Learn how yoga influences your nervous system, cardiovascular and respiratory function, inflammation, pain, stress, and happiness. Discover the benefits of yoga postures, breathing, meditation, and philosophy with scientific evidence and personal stories.