The Health Benefits of Consumer Confidence
If you have any extra cash at all this holiday season, your instinct may be to buy yourself a tiny treat. But you’ll probably feel best if you get a small extra something for someone else instead.
When people in a recent study spent a profit bonus on someone else or on a charity, they experienced greater happiness than the people who used it on bills or personal items.
Giving with an Inexpensive Twist
Of course, in these hard economic times, who’s got any extra fun money, right? So if you’re low on cash, try one of these creative but inexpensive ways to give of yourself — and still feel great.
Hook up. Time spent with friends, family, and loved ones is its own special gift. So send someone a pretty invitation to get together for coffee after the holidays.
Lend a hand. Give a little emotional or practical support to a close friend, family member, or your favorite charity.
Cook something up. Get together with a friend
Mood Makers
Make sure your day’s plans give you plenty of chances to engage in simple social interactions.
Researchers recently utilized a new information gathering technique called the Day Reconstruction Method to try to figure out what makes people happiest. Simple social interactions with other people were often recalled as the most enjoyable experiences of the day.
Leading a balanced life is important for both your physical and emotional health. No matter what your schedule is like, take some time everyday to participate in activities you find relaxing and pleasurable, such as spending time with family and friends, reading, watching television, or going for walks outside. Don’t save it all up for the weekend. Make the weekdays brighter by planning a mid-week social gathering or outing with a friend.
December 13th, 2008 at 11:48 am
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