It turns out that it doesn't cost anything to be happy, claims a news study. If you thought winning the Lotto, driving a fancy sports car or taking a dream trip to an exotic island was the epitome of happiness, you'd be missing out. In fact, researchers at the University of Nottingham say its actually the simple pleasures--such as strolling through a park, soaking in the tub, and eating a bit of chocolate--that has the most positive impact on our sense of well-being.
The study used the Satisfaction with Life Scale developed by the University of Illinois to compare the happiness levels of lottery jackpot winners with a control group. The participants were asked about their satisfaction level with different aspects of their life, about their moods, and how they rewarded themselves and in what form.
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, people turn to indulgences to make them feel happier, claim the researchers. They concluded that people--rich or not--who reward themselves with cost-free, relaxing activities were much happier than those who treated themselves to DVDs, CDs or inexpensive meals out.
Resource: The University of Nottingham
Monday, March 3, 2008
Simple Pleasures Have Biggest Impact On Well-Being
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Various theories agree that emotions can cause noticeable physical changes in the body. These physical changes can be perceived as body sensations. For example, fear causes an increase in heartbeat, and happiness induces an expansive feeling in the chest and a feeling of lightness. Your attitude and cognitive abilities towards life events largely determines your response and feeling. A positive mental attitude is very good insurance against temperamental mood swings and can ensure good physical and emotional health.
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