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“I wish I’d had the courage to
express my feelings,” is one of the
top five regrets of the dying — a
sentiment that hints at the fact
that people wish they’d spent less
time talking about the weather and
more time delving into what it is
that makes their heart swell.
They Spend Money
on Other People.
Maybe money does buy happiness. A study published in
Science found that spending
money on other people has a more
direct impact on happiness than
spending money on oneself.
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if their presence served a purpose,
an experience that is closely connected with increased well-being.
They Uphold
In-Person Connections.
It’s quick and convenient to text,
FaceTime and tweet at your buddies. But spending the money on
a flight to see your favorite person across the country has weight
when it comes to your well-being.
“There’s a deep need to have a
sense of belonging that comes
with having pe rsonal interactions
They Make a Point to Listen.
“When you listen you open up your
ability to take in more knowledge
versus blocking the world with
your words or your distracting
thoughts,” writes David Mezzapelle, author of Contagious Optimism. “You are also demonstrating
confidence and respect for others. Knowledge and confidence is
proof that you are secure and positive with yourself thus radiating
positive energy.” Good listening is a
skill that strengthens relationships
and leads to more satisfying experiences. A good listener may walk
away from a conversation feeling as
Maybe money does
buy happiness. A study
published in Science found
that spending money on other
people has a more direct
impact on happiness than
spending money on oneself.”
with friends,” says John Cacioppo,
Ph.D., the director of the Center of
Cognitive and Social Neuroscience
at the University of Chicago. Social
media, while it keeps us in touch,
doesn’t allow us to physically
touch, which harvests the warmand-fuzzies and even decreases
feelings of anxiety.