Week 10 – Raising your Happiness Levels for High Performance
Scientists once thought happiness was almost completely hereditary (dictated by a genetically determined standpoint). But thankfully, they've since discovered that in fact we have far more control over our emotional well-being than previously believed. We have a happiness baseline that we fluctuate around on a daily basis, with concerted effort, we can raise that baseline permanently so that even when we are going up and down, we are doing so at a higher level.
Scientists have found that the following areas are crucial to human happiness, like pursuing meaningful life goals, scanning the world for opportunities, cultivating optimistic and grateful mindset, and holding on to rich social relationships.
As important as these larger shifts in thinking and behaviour are, it’s equally important to realise that happiness also lies in the small, momentary blips of positivity that pepper our lives each and every day. Just a short humorous video clip, a quick conversation with a friend, or even a small gift of chocolate can produce significant and immediate boosts in cognitive power and job performance.
With this in mind, here are several proven ways we can improve our moods and raise our happiness throughout the day.
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