Being or becoming happy not only affects the quality of our emotional and family life, it also promotes health. A recent study published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) claims that “positive well-being is directly related to health-relevant biological processes”.
“Negative affective states such as depression are associated with premature mortality and increased risk of coronary heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, and disability”.
Therefore, it is a worth the undertaking to cultivate positive life experiences. They not only add color and spice to the living but also can be potent protectors against deadly life-style killers of our times.
TIPS TO CULTIVATE HAPPINESS:
• Try to find the root cause of your unhappiness and confront it.
• Do not run away from negative emotions, understand them.
• Cultivate a compassionate attitude.
• Live a moderate life.
• Do not compare yourself with others.
• Do not seek happiness in the outside world. Turn inward and you will find that it was always there—you just forgot about it while looking outside.
For more information, read:
Steptoe, A. et al (2005). Positive affect and health related neuro-endocrine, cardiovascular, and inflammatory processes. Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 102 (18), 6508-6512
Harnessing Mindfulness Good Morning Parmjit I apologize for taking so long in contacting you. I wanted to let you know that the evaluations sheets we handed out after you did the session for our Divisional Day (way back in October) were all excellent. Every single staff person who attended your session was very pleased with it. They all found it very relaxing and said that they would enjoy a further session and recommend you to other departments who were having a department day similar to the one you presented your session at.
Also, I should mention that you may in the very near future hear from one of my co-workers asking you to do a session for our individual team. She is working on the logistics with our manager to see what we can do about having you come to one of our meetings.
Once again, I want to thank you for the wonderful session you did for us and wish you the best in 2009.
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