Happiness Facts #4 - Happiness is a skill you can learn

Western neuroscience has now confirmed what Eastern wisdom has known for a long time: happiness is a skill we can learn. Research shows that happiness, compassion and kindness are the products of skills that can be learned and enhanced through training, thanks to the neuroplasticity of our brains.

The gift of a smile ...

 

 

“It takes seventeen muscles to smile and forty-three to frown.” Author unknown

“Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” Mark Twain

Happiness Facts #3 - Happiness is contagious

Our happiness influences the people we know and the people they know. Research shows that the happiness of a close contact increases the chance of being happy by 15%. The happiness of a 2nd-degree contact (e.g. friend's spouse) increases it by 10% and the happiness of a 3rd-degree contact (e.g. friend of a friend of a friend) by 6%.

“If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine.” Author unknown

Great Dream - Ten Keys to Happier Living

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