Scent is the sense most strongly linked with happiness and other positive emotions. Certain smells are able to evoke feelings of joy and serenity, and even evoke happy memories from your past. When I was young, my mom wore a designer perfume that was both floral and...
Just as you can boost your own happiness by helping other people, you can also boost your happiness by helping your surroundings! By improving the environment you live in, and the earth around you, your day-to-day life will reap the benefits. Here are 5 simple ways...
The beginning of your day is possibly the most important because it sets the tone for the whole day. And if you're a student or adult, your days probably start on the earlier side. Forbes says that people who wake up early and happy experience awesome benefits like...
I am proud to say that I am a happiness collector. My apartment is covered with little souvenirs, trinkets, and a happiness board full of old concert tickets and pictures from trips or special occasions. These items brighten my day every time I look at them. I like to...
We, as a general population, are constantly reading. We read things like work emails, important articles and work-related data. And with technology so prevalent today, we can access those things just about anywhere. But it seems rare nowadays to find someone who...
Emotions and food have always gone hand in hand. From birthdays to celebratory events, food is most likely in the vicinity. Even at sporting events, the high emotions seem to be curbed by food from the concession stand. It's no secret food can make you feel good! But...
I've been a fairly organized person my whole life, so it wasn't until recently that I realized how it has had a positive effect on my overall happiness. While spontaneity can contribute to spikes in happiness, actually taking the time to plan things can keep those...
I've always wondered why I'm so drawn to quiet spaces. In elementary school, the library was my haven. Nowadays, I tend to wander around museums, gardens and even my local bookstore whenever I need to recharge. I learned recently that there was a reason I was so drawn...
This past weekend I did something a little out of the ordinary for myself: I went to my local florist and green nursery. I've never considered myself a green thumb, but I'm always up for a new opportunity to learn. People often link flowers to feelings of happiness...