Gerry Hopman
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Life Needs Happiness
When you smile at someone, the person will smile back, except perhaps for some of the grouches. You do this with everyone you meet, soon people will be smiling. Smiling and laughing are contagious. A research study done at Harvard Medical School, University of California, San Diego, found that happiness spreads amongst people up to three degrees removed from one another. What this indicates is, if you are happy, your friend... (posted by Gerry 1 year 209 days ago.)
When you smile at someone, the person will smile back, except perhaps for some of the grouches. You do this with everyone you meet, soon people will be smiling. Smiling and laughing are contagious. A research study done at Harvard Medical School, University of California, San Diego, found that happiness spreads amongst people up to three degrees removed from one another. What this indicates is, if you are happy, your friend... (posted by Gerry 1 year 209 days ago.)
Formula for Happiness
We all strive for happiness in our own ways. many of us think we can find it in knowledge, education, marriage, children, or the social and financial status we achieve. There are many theories on the subject, but most will agree that enjoyable relationships, a good work environment, self-growth and fulfillment provide happiness in life. We all have a lot more happiness than we realize, such as the health we enjoy, family, friends... (posted by Gerry 1 year 310 days ago.)
We all strive for happiness in our own ways. many of us think we can find it in knowledge, education, marriage, children, or the social and financial status we achieve. There are many theories on the subject, but most will agree that enjoyable relationships, a good work environment, self-growth and fulfillment provide happiness in life. We all have a lot more happiness than we realize, such as the health we enjoy, family, friends... (posted by Gerry 1 year 310 days ago.)
A Unique Way to Acieve Happiness
In a newly published book 'The Happiness Project,' Gretchen Rubin says, "Looking for happiness? Try singing!" The Happiness Project book became an instant best seller. Rubin says, "You know, I'm a terrible singer. Everybody laughs at my singing, but one of my main focuses of my happiness project was to create a more lighthearted calm atmosphere in my household." Gretchen Rubin is not alone in singing the praise of... (posted by Gerry 1 year 320 days ago.)
In a newly published book 'The Happiness Project,' Gretchen Rubin says, "Looking for happiness? Try singing!" The Happiness Project book became an instant best seller. Rubin says, "You know, I'm a terrible singer. Everybody laughs at my singing, but one of my main focuses of my happiness project was to create a more lighthearted calm atmosphere in my household." Gretchen Rubin is not alone in singing the praise of... (posted by Gerry 1 year 320 days ago.)
How To Increase Your Happiness
Will Fleeson of Wake University, Winston, Salem, Carolina, says that a sure way to increase happiness is to become active. Even the smallest activity that is energetic, adventurous, assertive, or bold, will boost you happiness. Volunteers who monitored their daily feelings reported that they felt happier when they were active and engaged regardless of whether they were extroverts or introverts. The surprise... (posted by Gerry 1 year 321 days ago.)
Will Fleeson of Wake University, Winston, Salem, Carolina, says that a sure way to increase happiness is to become active. Even the smallest activity that is energetic, adventurous, assertive, or bold, will boost you happiness. Volunteers who monitored their daily feelings reported that they felt happier when they were active and engaged regardless of whether they were extroverts or introverts. The surprise... (posted by Gerry 1 year 321 days ago.)
Remaining Positive and Happy in Difficult Times
Every minute of the day we are bombarded with bad news from radio, TV, newspapers, and the Internet. So even if we are not negatively affected by the downturn of the economy, it is easy to become depressed. If we are to elevate ourselves out of the negative results of the economy, we need to to adopt a more optimistic perspective and a more positive outlook, so that we can conquer the economic... (posted by Gerry 1 year 323 days ago.)
Every minute of the day we are bombarded with bad news from radio, TV, newspapers, and the Internet. So even if we are not negatively affected by the downturn of the economy, it is easy to become depressed. If we are to elevate ourselves out of the negative results of the economy, we need to to adopt a more optimistic perspective and a more positive outlook, so that we can conquer the economic... (posted by Gerry 1 year 323 days ago.)
How Important is Laughter?
Nothing is more important than your smile and your laughter. They are your personal signature and are totally unique to you. Babies start laughing when they are 10 -12 weeks old. When they laugh their whole body moves and bounces. Everything in their small bodies is engaged in a laughter that's innocent, pure and contagious. Children at the age of 5 laugh on the average 400 times a day. Unfortunately that greatly... (posted by Gerry 2 years 224 days ago.)
Nothing is more important than your smile and your laughter. They are your personal signature and are totally unique to you. Babies start laughing when they are 10 -12 weeks old. When they laugh their whole body moves and bounces. Everything in their small bodies is engaged in a laughter that's innocent, pure and contagious. Children at the age of 5 laugh on the average 400 times a day. Unfortunately that greatly... (posted by Gerry 2 years 224 days ago.)
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