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Happiness Corner

🔵 Wellness practice🟢 Evidence-based

Happiness is not constant excitement. It can include meaning, connection, calm, gratitude and resilience. Difficult feelings are part of life.

Research suggests that connection, kindness, time in nature and a sense of purpose are associated with higher wellbeing for many people. Effects vary from person to person.

Gratitude

Write down one thing you appreciate right now.

Kindness

Do one small kind act today, planned or random.

Nature connection

Spend 10 minutes outdoors and notice three natural things.

Meaningful connection

Have a conversation where you ask a question and fully listen.

Hobbies

Do something just because you enjoy it.

Purpose

Ask: what matters most to me, and what is one tiny action today that fits it?

Positive memories

Recall a happy memory in detail for two minutes.

Acts of service

Help someone without being asked.

Appreciation

Tell someone specifically what you value about them.

Self-reflection

Before bed, note one thing that went well and one thing you learned.

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