How To Increase Your Happiness



Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010

by Gerry Hopman
humor-laughter.com

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 factor in Fleeson's research was that a person can change their behavior and make themselves happier. He found that nay active behavior, such a singing, or dancing to music from radio, cd's, or any listening device has a positive effect on one's mood.

Laughing out loud and even 'fake laughter,' as practiced by thousands of Laughter Clubs around the world is deemed adventurous and bold action. Putting on a happy face, as in the song 'Put on a happy face,' appears that it can have an effect on people and can make a difference in a person's attitude and behavior. And yes, we have a lot to smile and be happy about.

According to Will Fleeson, researchers at the Cato Institute, Washington, D.C., Americans have more wealth, health and comforts than 99.9% of anybody who ever lived on this earth, and people feel as good as anyone ever has.

Take note! Every sixty seconds you spend angry, upset, or mad, is a full minute of happiness you'll never get back.

Gerry Hopman, B.A.,C.H.R.P.,C.Y.L.L., is a Humorist, Humor Motivational Speaker and Author. He believes that humor and laughter are essential in finding and maintaining balance in life.

Visit his websitehttp://www.humor-laughter.com where you will find a multitude of health and wellness benefits derived from humor and laughter.

Subscribe to his monthly newsletter and receive a free e-book titled 'Lighten up! This is the only life you've got.'

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