The Science of Happiness: What Really Works
Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost Your Mood and Thrive The Science of Happiness: What Really Works Happiness isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it’s a science-backed state of being that can significantly affect your overall health and wellness. As research in positive psychology has flourished, we now have a clearer understanding of what truly works when it comes to boosting mood, increasing resilience, and flourishing in life. Whether you’re looking to brighten your day or overhaul your mindset, this deep dive from Thrive Well for Life unpacks evidence-based strategies you can start using today. The Foundations: What is Happiness? Happiness is more than momentary joy or pleasure; it's often described as a combination of positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment—summed up famously by Dr. Martin Seligman as the PERMA model in positive psychology. Science shows that our happiness is influenced by three primary factors: Genetic Set Point (about 50%) – In...