Posts Tagged ‘happiness’

14
Dec

Happiness is Contagious

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I am vindicated!

Some of my friends have given me a hard time because of my optimistic outlook and attitude. I’ve been insultingly referred to as a “Pollyanna” or “Goodie-two-shoes” because of it. My ex-fiancé used to call me Sunshine, which I didn’t think was meant to be an insult but you never know! (GRIN)

But now I can happily go about my merry way because I have proof that there’s a good reason to be happy! And that proof comes from none other then the Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego.

A recently released research study shows that happiness is contagious!

What’s fascinating about this study is that the spread of happiness does not have to be direct, it can spread to people I’ve never met! How awesome is that?

In fact, the researchers go on to say that the more happy friends you have, the happier you are likely to be! So, just reading my blog should make your happiness increase immediately!

Study co-author James H. Fowler, PhD, of the University of California-San Diego goes on to say that “…the findings do not mean you should avoid unhappy people, but that you should make an effort whenever you can to spread happiness.”

So share my blog link and spread the happiness around!

To read more about the study: http://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20081204/happiness-is-contagious

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18
Nov

Strive for Happiness

   Posted by: admin    in Recommended

“A film about the lives of those who live with or care for loved ones who suffer from serious forms of mental illness.”

This film was announced on one of my LinkedIn groups and I thought it valuable enough to share with others.

“Strive For Happiness” is a documentary film about the lives of those who live with or care for loved ones who suffer from the many forms of severe mental illness. The director’s hope is that this film raises awareness about the illness, removes some of the stigmas that still exist, and hopefully makes some change in policies that currently exist (funding, etc.)The film is documented by director, Richard M. Patricia as it takes a closer look at his life growing up in a household with a “loved one” that suffered from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. The interviews throughout the film reflect what his life was like growing up in a household dealing with mental illness. His hope is that this film will catch the attention of many family members throughout the country that know or lived with a loved one who suffers from mental illness. This film will also relate to anyone who cares for someone with an illness in general.

Check out the website and order the film: http://www.striveforhappiness.com/

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