Happiness and Wellness: 3 Ways to Be Happier by Being Healthier

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How are happiness and wellness connected? What are some practical ways to get these significant parts of your life to work together? Sonja Lyubomirsky contends that you can assert some control over your long-term happiness by boosting your physical and mental health. She recommends three strategies to help you strengthen your mental and physical resilience, deepen your appreciation for life, and live authentically. Continue reading to find out more about these strategies and outcomes that illustrate the natural link between happiness and wellness.

Overwhelmed by Housework? Try This Reframing Technique

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Do your chores tend to pile up? Do you frequently feel overwhelmed by housework? How can you view your chores differently? In an episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel Robbins and KC Davis discuss the peaceful feeling we get when our houses are clean. However, they know that the to-do list can be daunting so they provide some mental reframing techniques. Here’s an overview of Mel Robbins and KC Davis’ advice on changing your perspective of housework.

Not All Clean Skincare Products Are Safe—Here’s Why

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Are your “clean” skincare products toxic? Why are cosmetics so under-regulated? Which ingredients should you avoid? Nobody wants to use moisturizer or shampoo that will compromise their health. But many personal care products on your local drugstore’s shelves contain ingredients that experts say are unsafe—including some labeled “clean” and “non-toxic.” Keep reading to learn which skincare ingredients you should avoid and which are actually clean.

Tal Ben-Shahar: Happiness’s True Meaning & the Archetypes

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What is true happiness? How do you find pleasure and meaning in your life? Many of us make the mistake of thinking that happiness is life’s end goal. According to Tal Ben-Shahar, happiness isn’t a final destination, but rather an ongoing journey to find a balance of pleasure and meaning. Continue reading to learn why it’s hard to achieve Ben-Shahar’s version of happiness.

Current Pop Culture Trends Discussed on The Broski Report

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What are Brittany Broski’s favorite pop culture trends? What’s her opinion on using Tinder to find romantic partners? On The Broski Report, listeners and viewers get an in-depth look at mainstream culture through Brittany Broski’s lens. In different episodes, she dives into her favorite current pop culture trends to share with her audience. Let’s look at what Broski’s favorite trends are as of the episode “Episode 11: Hozier & Mortality.”

Mel Robbins on House Cleaning Guilt and Expectations

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What advice do Mel Robbins and KC David give to those who are overwhelmed with housework? What pressures does society put on women? In a recent episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Robbins and guest KC Davis discuss the guilt associated with incomplete housework. They also share tips for countering societal standards. Keep reading for Mel Robbins’ house cleaning tips.

How to Be a Happier Person: 6 Valuable Ways to Spend Your Time

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Do you want to be happier? Is happiness predetermined? Research suggests that people’s happiness is influenced by a combination of three factors: genetics, life circumstances, and activities and habits. While we may not have much control over our genetics or life circumstances, we do have control over our activities and habits. Check out how to be a happier person by choosing how to spend your time.

Sonja Lyubomirsky’s Happiness Activities: 9 Paths to Joy

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To find long-lasting happiness, what should you actually do? What changes should you make in your life? Psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky asserts that positive thoughts and behaviors are the happiness factors you can control. She says that you can encourage this positivity by practicing happiness activities across three life areas: mental and physical health, relationships, and purpose. Read more to learn nine of Sonja Lyubomirsky’s happiness activities from her book The How of Happiness.