21 Days to Happiness Sources
SECTION 1: HAPPINESS BASICS
1 http://EzineArticles.com/7035551
2 "Using Neuroplasticity To Be Smarter And Happier." Reset.me. N.p., n.d.
http://reset.me/story/using-neuroplasticity-to-be-smarter-and-happier/
3 "The 4 “Happy Hormones”." Joyfuldays. N.p., n.d.
http://www.joyfuldays.com/happy-hormones/
4 Breuning, Loretta Graziano. "The Brain Needs Downs to Have Ups." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 21 May 2011.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-neurochemical-self/201107/what-let-down
5 "The Top 10 Positive Emotions." Psych Central.com. N.p., n.d. Web. https://blogs.psychcentral.com/positive-psychology/2011/03/the-top-10-positive-emotions/
6 "A Positivity Ratio to Tip You to Flourishing?" The Happiness Coach. N.p., 17 Mar. 2014.
http://www.positivityratio.com/sun.php
DAY 1- GRATITUDE: FOCUS ON WHAT YOU HAVE
1, 3 Publications, Harvard Health. "Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier." Harvard Health. N.p., n.d.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
2 "The Relationship Between Happiness and Gratitude." World of Psychology. N.p., 08 Aug. 2012.
https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/08/09/the-relationship-between-happiness-and-gratitude/
DAY 2- MUSIC: LIFT YOUR SPIRITS INSTANTLY
1 Anneclaire.loughman. "Music Makes You Feel Better." Psychologies. N.p., 15 Feb. 2015.
2 Haltiwanger, John. "The Beautiful Connection Between Music, Health, Happiness And Efficiency." Elite Daily. N.p., 06 June 2017.
3 Edmonds, Molly. "Is There a Link between Music and Happiness?" HowStuffWorks Science. HowStuffWorks, 03 June 2009.
4 Music lessons enhance the quality of school life
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130830091756.htm
What Type Of Music Makes People Happiest?" Science 2.0. N.p., 26 Aug. 2014.
http://www.science20.com/positive_psychology_digest/what_type_music_makes_people_happiest
DAY 3 - LAUGHTER: MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
1 Doskoch, Peter. "Happily Ever Laughter." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 01 July 1996.
2, 3 "7 Undeniable Reasons Laughter Is The Key To Happiness." Unlimited Choice. N.p., 19 June 2015. https://time.com/3592134/laughing-health-benefits/
4 Blumberg, Antonia. "How Laughter Improves Our Health And Boosts Happiness." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 20 Nov. 2015.
5 Ron Gutman: The hidden power of smiling | TED Talk | TED.com
6 "Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?" Heal the Hunger. N.p., n.d.
"Laughing: You Asked Does Laughter Have Real Health Benefits?" Time. Time, n.d.
"Stress Relief from Laughter? It's No Joke." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 21 Apr. 2016
"Laughter Is the Best Medicine." Laughter Is the Best Medicine: The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter.
DAY 4- DE-CLUTTER: THE MAGIC OF LESS
1 Waugh, Rob. "Messy Desks in the Office Can Actually Lead Employees to Think More Clearly, Say Researchers." Daily Mail Online. Associated Newspapers, 19 Jan. 2012. Web. 06 July 2017.
Video TEDxAsheville - Adam Baker - Sell your crap. Pay your debt. Do what you love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XRPbFIN4lk
"Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity." Psychological Science. N.p., n.d.
Donovan, Lou Ann. "Here’s How to De-clutter Your Way to Happiness." Live Young - Lou Ann Donovan. N.p., 29 May 2016..
Howell, Ryan T. "Purchasing Experiences Can Produce Emotional Benefits." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 18 Dec. 2012.
DAY 5- INTENTIONS: AFFIRMATIONS ARE KEY
1 "5 Steps to Setting Powerful Intentions." The Chopra Center. N.p., 07 Mar. 2017.
2 "Scientific Proof Thoughts And Intentions Create Physical Reality." In5D Esoteric, Metaphysical, and Spiritual Database.
"Masaru Emoto." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 08 July 2017.
http://beccatebon.com/the-science-of-setting-intentions/
"Setting an Intention: Just One Minute a Day to Guide Your Life." A Sweat Life.N.p., 18 Aug. 2016. Turalski, Juliet. "Why Setting an Intention Every Morning Will Change Your Life." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 05 Nov. 2013.
"Setting Intentions." Return on Happiness.N.p., n.d.
DAY 6- NATURE: STEP OUTSIDE FOR HAPPINESS
1 https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304830704577493032619987956
2 Taylor, Steve. "The Power of Nature: Ecotherapy and Awakening." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 28 Apr. 2012.
3 Daly, Susan. "Sea + Sun = Happiness: Science." TheJournal.ie. N.p., n.d.
4 "The Influence of Urban Green Environments on Stress Relief Measures: A Field Experiment."The Influence of Urban Green Environments on Stress Relief Measures: A Field Experiment - ScienceDirect. N.p., n.d.
5 "New Study Proves Exposure to Nature Directly Improves Happiness." NaturalNews. N.p., n.d.
6 "American Meteorological Society." Weather and Individual Happiness: Weather, Climate, and Society: Vol
No 1.
7 "Australian Natural Health Magazine." Sunshine = Happiness: Why We Feel Good When It's Warm. N.p., n.d.
8 "How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative." Greater Good. N.p., n.d.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_nature_makes_you_kinder_happier_more_creative
9 Adventures, Natural Habitat. "A Dose of Nature: The Secret Prescription to Health and Happiness?" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 25 Sept. 2015.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natural-habitat-adventures/a-dose-of-nature-the-secr_b_8179624.html
DAY 7- SLEEP: THE CURE FOR ALMOST ANYTHING
1 Prueher, Ingrid. "The Best Times to Sleep, Wake, Exercise and Eat Are Based on Age, Circadian Rhythms." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 27 Nov. 2015.
2 Xue, Faith. "Wait, Studies Say THIS Is the Best Time to Go to Bed?" Byrdie. Byrdie, 01 Apr. 2015.
3 "Let the Sleep Doctor Teach You How to Get Better Rest." The Sleep Doctor.
4 "NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children Paperback – January 5, 2011."NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children: Po Bronson, Ashley Merryman: 8601420099739: Amazon.com: Books.
5 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141204091129.htm
6 "The Importance of Melatonin." Talk About Sleep. N.p., 28 Mar. 2017.
7 "8 Ways to Be a Happier Mom." Parenting. N.p., 18 Mar. 2014.
8 "This Wednesday: Sixteen Tips for Getting Good Sleep." Gretchen Rubin. N.p., 14 May 2008.
DAY 8- MOVE: THE INSTANT HAPPINESS BOOSTER
1, 2 "Exercise." Pursuit of Happiness. N.p., 10 Sept. 2016.
3 "10 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today." PandaWhale. N.p., n.d.
4 Reynolds, Gretchen. "The Scientific 7-Minute Workout." The New York Times. The New York Times, 09 May 2013.
"The Science Behind Happiness and Exercise." Total Wellness. N.p., n.d.
Scheve, Tom. "Is There a Link between Exercise and Happiness?" HowStuffWorks Science. HowStuffWorks, 22 June 2009.
Widrich, Leo. "What Happens To Our Brains When We Exercise And How It Makes Us Happier." Fast Company. Fast Company, 22 Nov. 2016.
"DOES EXERCISING MAKE YOU HAPPY ?" English. N.p., n.d.
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Whitbourne, Susan Krauss. "19 Reasons to Exercise." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 12 May 2012.
DAY 9- KINDNESS: PAY IT FORWARD
1 SpringerNature. "Doing Good Deeds Helps Socially Anxious People Relax." EurekAlert! N.p., 01 July 2015.
2 "The Science Of Joy & How To Create It: Study Finds We Are “Hard Wired” To Give. “Collective Evolution. N.p., 09 Jan. 2016.
3 "The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work Hardcover – September 14, 2010." The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work: Shawn Achor: 8580001045566: Amazon.com: Books.
4 "How To Create A Feedback Loop Of Happiness." Barking Up The Wrong Tree. N.p., 19 June 2015.
5Cooper, Belle Beth. "10 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today." Fast Company. Fast Company, 27 Dec. 2013.
"Kindness Makes You Happy… and Happiness Makes You Kind." Greater Good. N.p., n.d.
"Is Being Selfless the Smartest Way to Be Selfish?" Barking Up The Wrong Tree. N.p., 29 June 2015.
Leonhardwidrich. "7 Simple Productivity Tips You Can Apply Today, Backed by Science - The Buffer Blog." Social. Buffer Social Blog, 02 Feb. 2016.
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DAY 10 - FOOD: EAT YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS
1, 2 "HealthyDiet." Wikipedia. WikimediaFoundation, 08 May 2017. Web. 11 May 2017.
3 Adult Obesity Facts." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 01 Sept. 2016.
4 Kulkarni, A. A., B. A. Swinburn, and J. Utter. "Associations between Diet Quality and Mental Health in Socially Disadvantaged New Zealand Adolescents." European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Jan. 2015.
5 Wenk, Gary L. "How Does Food Affect Our Brain?" Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 25 Oct. 2010.
6 8 Blaszczak-Boxe, Agata. "Eating More Fruits & Veggies May Make You Happier." LiveScience. Purch, 14.
7 Szalay, Jessie. "What Are Carotenoids?" LiveScience. Purch, 15 Oct. 2015.
8 Singh, Maanvi. "Eating Comfort Foods May Not Be So Comforting After All."
DeliaHealth. "10 Food Tips To Help Your Brain." FOOD MATTERS®. Food Matters, 24 May 2017.
"Happy and Healthy Families Eat Together." Fix.com. N.p., n.d.
Iliades, Chris. "6 Ways Food Affects Your Mood." EverydayHealth.com. Everyday Health, 18 Sept. 2014.
DAY 11- VISUALIZATION: FREE MINI-VACATIONS
1 "Visualize to Help Make Your Dreams Come True." Virtues for Life.N.p., 23 Aug. 2013.
2 "Health and Happiness." Time. Time Inc., 13 June 2007.
3 Niles, Ph.D. Frank. "How to Use Visualization to Achieve Your Goals." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 17 June 2011.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-niles-phd/visualization-goals_b_878424.html
4 LeVan, Angie. "Seeing Is Believing: The Power of Visualization." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 03 Dec. 2009.
5 PhD, David R. Hamilton. "Visualization Alters the Brain &BodyDavid R Hamilton PhD." David R Hamilton PhD. N.p., 21 Apr. 2015.
6 Aaronson, Lauren. "Self-fulfilling Prophecies." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 01 Mar. 2005.
7 Positive Psychology News » Visualizing Happiness.N.p., n.d.
8 Yaulh. "Health." 20 Visualisations to Health, Wealth & Happiness.N.p., 09
DAY 12 - DON’T WORRY: BE HAPPY
1 Alpert, Jonathan. "6 Powerful Steps to Stop Worrying and Start Living." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 08 May 2014.
2 Davis-Laack, Paula. "Want Less Stress and More Happiness? Try Hope." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 30 Apr. 2015.
3 Peláez, Marina Watson. "Plan Your Way to Less Stress, More Happiness." Time. Time, 31 May 2011.
4 2011-12-14T17:05:08.000Z Prevention. "The Worried Woman's Guide to Calm." TODAY.com. Prevention, 14 Dec. 2011.
5 The worried woman's guide to calm
https://www.today.com/news/worried-womans-guide-calm-wbna45667510
http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/when-to-worry-about-worrying
http://www.prevention.com/mind-body/emotional-health/proven-ways-control-stress-and-anxiety
http://healthland.time.com/2011/05/31/study-25-of-happiness-depends-on-stress-management/
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DAY 13- BREATHE: AWAKEN AND CALM YOUR MIND
1 The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Enhance Concentration, and Balance Your Emotions: Richard P. Brown, Patricia L. Gerbarg: 9781590309025: Amazon.com: Books.
2 BelisaVranich (Author). "Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health Paperback – December 27, 2016." Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health: BelisaVranich: 9781250106421: Amazon.com: Books
"Breathe2Relax." Breathe2Relax | T2health.N.p., n.d.
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Anderson, D. E., J. D. McNeely, and B. G. Windham. "Regular Slow-breathing Exercise Effects on Blood Pressure and Breathing Patterns at Rest." Journal of Human Hypertension. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Dec. 2010.
"Ellen Langer." Ellen Langer: Mindfulness 25th Anniversary Edition. N.p., n.d.
DAY 14- BODY LANGUAGE: FEEL EMPOWERED
1 http://www.psy.ohio-state.edu/petty/documents/2009EJSPBrinolPettyWagner.pdf
2 McNerney, Samuel. "A Brief Guide to Embodied Cognition: Why You Are Not Your Brain."Scientific American Blog Network. N.p., n.d.
3 "Smiling Reduces Stress And Helps The Heart." Medical News Today.MediLexicon International, 01 Aug. 2012.
4 Giang, Vivian. "The Surprising And Powerful Links Between Posture and Mood." Fast Company. Fast Company, 30 Jan. 2015.
5 "How Body Language Could Change Your Life." How Body Language Could Change Your Life - SiOWfa13: Science in Our World: Certainty and Controversy
6 ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, n.d.
7 Korb, Alex. "Smile: A Powerful Tool." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 01 Aug. 2012.
8 Hochman, David. "Amy Cuddy Takes a Stand." The New York Times. The New York Times, 19 Sept. 2014.
9 Conger, Mar 17 2015 ByPeggy. "6 Secrets of Better Body Language." Live Happy Magazine. N.p., n.d.
Stillman, Jessica. "Yet Another Reason to Watch Your Body Language: It Can Make You Happier." Inc.com. Inc., 23 Oct. 2014.
DAY 15 - TAKE A BREAK: LIFE IS NOT A RACE
1"Time Spent Working by Full- and Part-time Status, Gender, and Location in 2014 : The Economics Daily." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, n.d.
2 Schwartz, Tony. "The 90-Minute Solution: How Building in Periods of Renewal Can Change Your Work and Your Life (POLL) (VIDEO)." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 18 May 2010.
3 Leonhardwidrich. "The Origin of the 8-Hour Work Day and Why We Should Rethink It." Social. Buffer Social Blog, 22 Jan. 2016.
4 Gibson, Tom. "We Are Not Linear Processes – Tom Gibson – Medium." Medium. Medium, 31 May 2013.
5 Zeratsky, John, Rebecca Knight, Ron Friedman, and Peter Bregman. "Sprints Are the Secret to Getting More Done." Harvard Business Review.N.p., 10 May 2016.
5 "Here’s Exactly How Long Your Work Breaks Should Be." Productivity Advice That Actually Works. N.p., n.d.
6 Henry, Alan. "Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique." Lifehacker. Lifehacker.com, 02 July 2014.
DAY 16 - MONEY: BUY EXPERIENCES, NOT THINGS
1 Singal, Jesse. "How to Buy Happiness." Science of Us.
2 "Home." Amit Kumar. N.p., n.d.
3 "8 Reasons Why People Who Spend Money On Experiences Are Happier." Lifehack. N.p., n.d.
4 Hagemann/Westend61/Corbis, Ulrich. "How to Maximize Your Vacation Happiness." Science of Us.N.p., n.d.
5 Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending
https://www.amazon.ca/Happy-Money-Science-Happier-Spending/dp/1451665075
https://www.psychologytoday.com/files/attachments/2557/howell-and-hill2009the-mediators-experiential-purchases.pdf
DAY 17 - TIME: HARNESS YOUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE
1 "Flow (psychology)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation
2 Knapton, Sarah. "Grow Your Own Happiness: How Meditation Physically Changes the Brain."The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 20 Nov. 2015.
3 "Can Happiness Be Created with Proper Time Management?" Lifehack. N.p., n.d.
4 "Mark Twain Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore, n.d.
5 Trapani, Gina. "Work Smart: Do Your Worst Task First (Or, Eat a Live Frog Every Morning)."Fast Company. Fast Company, 04 Aug. 2012.
6 The Way We're Working Isn't Working: The Four Forgotten Needs That Energize Great Performance EBook: Tony Schwartz, Jean Gomes, Catherine McCarthy: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.
"Flow (Csíkszentmihályi)." Learning Theories. N.p., 04 Feb. 2017.
Killingsworth, Matt. "Want to Be Happier? Stay in the Moment." Matt Killingsworth: Want to Be Happier? Stay in the Moment | TED Talk | TED.com.
DAY 18 - MEDITATION: BE IN THE NOW
1 Herald, Sydney Morning. "7 Health Benefits of Meditation." FOOD MATTERS®. Food Matters, 26 June 2017.
2 Knapton, Sarah. "Grow Your Own Happiness: How Meditation Physically Changes the Brain. “The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 20 Nov. 2015.
3 Walton, Alice G. "7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change The Brain." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 09 Feb. 2015.
4 "Why Meditation Makes You So Happy: Embrace Change In Your Life." EOC Institute.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2015/02/09/7-ways-meditation-can-actually-change-the-brain/#517ce9561465
Cooper, Belle Beth. "10 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today." Fast Company. Fast Company, 27 Dec. 2013.
Knapton, Sarah. "Grow Your Own Happiness: How Meditation Physically Changes the Brain." The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 20 Nov. 2015.
https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work
DAY 19- RELATIONSHIPS: BETTER THAN MONEY IN THE BANK
1,5 Steiner, Susie. "Top Five Regrets of the Dying." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 01 Feb. 2012.
2 Lewis, Tanya. "A Harvard Psychiatrist Says 3 Things Are the Secret to Real Happiness."Business Insider. Business Insider, 29 Dec. 2015.
3 "Connect with People." Action for Happiness.
4 Shenk, Joshua Wolf. "What Makes Us Happy?" The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 20 June 2017.
6 "This Is What Your Relationships Are Worth In Dollars:." Barking Up The Wrong Tree. N.p., 26 Nov. 2014.
7 Markman, Art. "Why Other People Are the Key to Our Happiness." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 22 July 2014.
8 "21 Ways to Build Strong Friendships." Tiny Buddha. N.p., 05 June 2014.
DAY 20- WORK: USE YOUR STRENGTHS AND TALENTS
1 http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices careers/2011/06/09/why-loving-your-work-matters
2 Francis, Sophie. "Four Strengths Tools Based on Positive Psychology." Langley Group Blog.
3 Ellevate. "Know Your Strengths To Be A More Effective And Successful Leader." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 23 Mar. 2016.
4 Peppercorn, Susan. "The Benefits of Using Your Strengths at Work." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Apr. 2015.
5 Character Strengths, Personal Development: VIA Character. "Finding Mental Wealth at Work."VIA Character Blog.N.p., 17 Mar. 2015.
6 "Work Happiness: How to Love Your Job - Motto." Time.
7 http://www.gallup.com/services/178514/state-american-workplace.aspx
8 "How Important Is It to Love Your Job?" Work Life Balance - Life and Work Balance Education.
http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp/60/5/410/
DAY 21- OPTIMISM: THE FINAL PIECE OF THE HAPPINESS PUZZLE
1 "Mindfulness and Positive Thinking." Pursuit of Happiness.N.p., 10 Sept. 2016.
2 "Humor, Neuroplasticity and the Power To Change Your Mind." World of Psychology.N.p., 20 Oct. 2010.
3 "The Subconscious Mind Cannot Understand Negatives." Wikinut. N.p., n.d.
4 Optimism and Happiness. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 July 2017.
5 Clear, James. "The Science of Positive Thinking: How Positive Thoughts Build Your Skills, Boost Your Health, and Improve Your Work." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 10 July 2013.
6 Elena, Author. "Positive Words Can Change Your Brain." POSITIVE WORDS RESEARCH.N.p., 12 Jan. 2017.
7 Bergland, Christopher. "Choosing Positive Words Improves Mindset and Performance."Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 07 Dec. 2012.
8 "6 Ways to Use Positive Language for Positive Thinking." Positively Present. N.p., n.d.
9 "List Of Positive Words." The-Benefits-of-Positive-Thinking.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 July 2017.
http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2012/05/what-10-things-should-you-do-every-day-to-imp/
1 http://EzineArticles.com/7035551
2 "Using Neuroplasticity To Be Smarter And Happier." Reset.me. N.p., n.d.
http://reset.me/story/using-neuroplasticity-to-be-smarter-and-happier/
3 "The 4 “Happy Hormones”." Joyfuldays. N.p., n.d.
http://www.joyfuldays.com/happy-hormones/
4 Breuning, Loretta Graziano. "The Brain Needs Downs to Have Ups." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 21 May 2011.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-neurochemical-self/201107/what-let-down
5 "The Top 10 Positive Emotions." Psych Central.com. N.p., n.d. Web. https://blogs.psychcentral.com/positive-psychology/2011/03/the-top-10-positive-emotions/
6 "A Positivity Ratio to Tip You to Flourishing?" The Happiness Coach. N.p., 17 Mar. 2014.
http://www.positivityratio.com/sun.php
DAY 1- GRATITUDE: FOCUS ON WHAT YOU HAVE
1, 3 Publications, Harvard Health. "Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier." Harvard Health. N.p., n.d.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
2 "The Relationship Between Happiness and Gratitude." World of Psychology. N.p., 08 Aug. 2012.
https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/08/09/the-relationship-between-happiness-and-gratitude/
DAY 2- MUSIC: LIFT YOUR SPIRITS INSTANTLY
1 Anneclaire.loughman. "Music Makes You Feel Better." Psychologies. N.p., 15 Feb. 2015.
2 Haltiwanger, John. "The Beautiful Connection Between Music, Health, Happiness And Efficiency." Elite Daily. N.p., 06 June 2017.
3 Edmonds, Molly. "Is There a Link between Music and Happiness?" HowStuffWorks Science. HowStuffWorks, 03 June 2009.
4 Music lessons enhance the quality of school life
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130830091756.htm
What Type Of Music Makes People Happiest?" Science 2.0. N.p., 26 Aug. 2014.
http://www.science20.com/positive_psychology_digest/what_type_music_makes_people_happiest
DAY 3 - LAUGHTER: MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
1 Doskoch, Peter. "Happily Ever Laughter." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 01 July 1996.
2, 3 "7 Undeniable Reasons Laughter Is The Key To Happiness." Unlimited Choice. N.p., 19 June 2015. https://time.com/3592134/laughing-health-benefits/
4 Blumberg, Antonia. "How Laughter Improves Our Health And Boosts Happiness." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 20 Nov. 2015.
5 Ron Gutman: The hidden power of smiling | TED Talk | TED.com
6 "Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?" Heal the Hunger. N.p., n.d.
"Laughing: You Asked Does Laughter Have Real Health Benefits?" Time. Time, n.d.
"Stress Relief from Laughter? It's No Joke." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 21 Apr. 2016
"Laughter Is the Best Medicine." Laughter Is the Best Medicine: The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter.
DAY 4- DE-CLUTTER: THE MAGIC OF LESS
1 Waugh, Rob. "Messy Desks in the Office Can Actually Lead Employees to Think More Clearly, Say Researchers." Daily Mail Online. Associated Newspapers, 19 Jan. 2012. Web. 06 July 2017.
Video TEDxAsheville - Adam Baker - Sell your crap. Pay your debt. Do what you love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XRPbFIN4lk
"Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity." Psychological Science. N.p., n.d.
Donovan, Lou Ann. "Here’s How to De-clutter Your Way to Happiness." Live Young - Lou Ann Donovan. N.p., 29 May 2016..
Howell, Ryan T. "Purchasing Experiences Can Produce Emotional Benefits." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 18 Dec. 2012.
DAY 5- INTENTIONS: AFFIRMATIONS ARE KEY
1 "5 Steps to Setting Powerful Intentions." The Chopra Center. N.p., 07 Mar. 2017.
2 "Scientific Proof Thoughts And Intentions Create Physical Reality." In5D Esoteric, Metaphysical, and Spiritual Database.
"Masaru Emoto." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 08 July 2017.
http://beccatebon.com/the-science-of-setting-intentions/
"Setting an Intention: Just One Minute a Day to Guide Your Life." A Sweat Life.N.p., 18 Aug. 2016. Turalski, Juliet. "Why Setting an Intention Every Morning Will Change Your Life." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 05 Nov. 2013.
"Setting Intentions." Return on Happiness.N.p., n.d.
DAY 6- NATURE: STEP OUTSIDE FOR HAPPINESS
1 https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304830704577493032619987956
2 Taylor, Steve. "The Power of Nature: Ecotherapy and Awakening." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 28 Apr. 2012.
3 Daly, Susan. "Sea + Sun = Happiness: Science." TheJournal.ie. N.p., n.d.
4 "The Influence of Urban Green Environments on Stress Relief Measures: A Field Experiment."The Influence of Urban Green Environments on Stress Relief Measures: A Field Experiment - ScienceDirect. N.p., n.d.
5 "New Study Proves Exposure to Nature Directly Improves Happiness." NaturalNews. N.p., n.d.
6 "American Meteorological Society." Weather and Individual Happiness: Weather, Climate, and Society: Vol
No 1.
7 "Australian Natural Health Magazine." Sunshine = Happiness: Why We Feel Good When It's Warm. N.p., n.d.
8 "How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative." Greater Good. N.p., n.d.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_nature_makes_you_kinder_happier_more_creative
9 Adventures, Natural Habitat. "A Dose of Nature: The Secret Prescription to Health and Happiness?" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 25 Sept. 2015.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natural-habitat-adventures/a-dose-of-nature-the-secr_b_8179624.html
DAY 7- SLEEP: THE CURE FOR ALMOST ANYTHING
1 Prueher, Ingrid. "The Best Times to Sleep, Wake, Exercise and Eat Are Based on Age, Circadian Rhythms." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 27 Nov. 2015.
2 Xue, Faith. "Wait, Studies Say THIS Is the Best Time to Go to Bed?" Byrdie. Byrdie, 01 Apr. 2015.
3 "Let the Sleep Doctor Teach You How to Get Better Rest." The Sleep Doctor.
4 "NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children Paperback – January 5, 2011."NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children: Po Bronson, Ashley Merryman: 8601420099739: Amazon.com: Books.
5 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141204091129.htm
6 "The Importance of Melatonin." Talk About Sleep. N.p., 28 Mar. 2017.
7 "8 Ways to Be a Happier Mom." Parenting. N.p., 18 Mar. 2014.
8 "This Wednesday: Sixteen Tips for Getting Good Sleep." Gretchen Rubin. N.p., 14 May 2008.
DAY 8- MOVE: THE INSTANT HAPPINESS BOOSTER
1, 2 "Exercise." Pursuit of Happiness. N.p., 10 Sept. 2016.
3 "10 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today." PandaWhale. N.p., n.d.
4 Reynolds, Gretchen. "The Scientific 7-Minute Workout." The New York Times. The New York Times, 09 May 2013.
"The Science Behind Happiness and Exercise." Total Wellness. N.p., n.d.
Scheve, Tom. "Is There a Link between Exercise and Happiness?" HowStuffWorks Science. HowStuffWorks, 22 June 2009.
Widrich, Leo. "What Happens To Our Brains When We Exercise And How It Makes Us Happier." Fast Company. Fast Company, 22 Nov. 2016.
"DOES EXERCISING MAKE YOU HAPPY ?" English. N.p., n.d.
Getting Started - Tips for Long-term Exercise Success. N.p., n.d.
Whitbourne, Susan Krauss. "19 Reasons to Exercise." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 12 May 2012.
DAY 9- KINDNESS: PAY IT FORWARD
1 SpringerNature. "Doing Good Deeds Helps Socially Anxious People Relax." EurekAlert! N.p., 01 July 2015.
2 "The Science Of Joy & How To Create It: Study Finds We Are “Hard Wired” To Give. “Collective Evolution. N.p., 09 Jan. 2016.
3 "The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work Hardcover – September 14, 2010." The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work: Shawn Achor: 8580001045566: Amazon.com: Books.
4 "How To Create A Feedback Loop Of Happiness." Barking Up The Wrong Tree. N.p., 19 June 2015.
5Cooper, Belle Beth. "10 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today." Fast Company. Fast Company, 27 Dec. 2013.
"Kindness Makes You Happy… and Happiness Makes You Kind." Greater Good. N.p., n.d.
"Is Being Selfless the Smartest Way to Be Selfish?" Barking Up The Wrong Tree. N.p., 29 June 2015.
Leonhardwidrich. "7 Simple Productivity Tips You Can Apply Today, Backed by Science - The Buffer Blog." Social. Buffer Social Blog, 02 Feb. 2016.
"25 Simple Acts of Kindness." Happiness Is Homemade. N.p., 07
"Action 2." Action for Happiness.N.p., n.d.
DAY 10 - FOOD: EAT YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS
1, 2 "HealthyDiet." Wikipedia. WikimediaFoundation, 08 May 2017. Web. 11 May 2017.
3 Adult Obesity Facts." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 01 Sept. 2016.
4 Kulkarni, A. A., B. A. Swinburn, and J. Utter. "Associations between Diet Quality and Mental Health in Socially Disadvantaged New Zealand Adolescents." European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Jan. 2015.
5 Wenk, Gary L. "How Does Food Affect Our Brain?" Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 25 Oct. 2010.
6 8 Blaszczak-Boxe, Agata. "Eating More Fruits & Veggies May Make You Happier." LiveScience. Purch, 14.
7 Szalay, Jessie. "What Are Carotenoids?" LiveScience. Purch, 15 Oct. 2015.
8 Singh, Maanvi. "Eating Comfort Foods May Not Be So Comforting After All."
DeliaHealth. "10 Food Tips To Help Your Brain." FOOD MATTERS®. Food Matters, 24 May 2017.
"Happy and Healthy Families Eat Together." Fix.com. N.p., n.d.
Iliades, Chris. "6 Ways Food Affects Your Mood." EverydayHealth.com. Everyday Health, 18 Sept. 2014.
DAY 11- VISUALIZATION: FREE MINI-VACATIONS
1 "Visualize to Help Make Your Dreams Come True." Virtues for Life.N.p., 23 Aug. 2013.
2 "Health and Happiness." Time. Time Inc., 13 June 2007.
3 Niles, Ph.D. Frank. "How to Use Visualization to Achieve Your Goals." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 17 June 2011.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-niles-phd/visualization-goals_b_878424.html
4 LeVan, Angie. "Seeing Is Believing: The Power of Visualization." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 03 Dec. 2009.
5 PhD, David R. Hamilton. "Visualization Alters the Brain &BodyDavid R Hamilton PhD." David R Hamilton PhD. N.p., 21 Apr. 2015.
6 Aaronson, Lauren. "Self-fulfilling Prophecies." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 01 Mar. 2005.
7 Positive Psychology News » Visualizing Happiness.N.p., n.d.
8 Yaulh. "Health." 20 Visualisations to Health, Wealth & Happiness.N.p., 09
DAY 12 - DON’T WORRY: BE HAPPY
1 Alpert, Jonathan. "6 Powerful Steps to Stop Worrying and Start Living." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 08 May 2014.
2 Davis-Laack, Paula. "Want Less Stress and More Happiness? Try Hope." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 30 Apr. 2015.
3 Peláez, Marina Watson. "Plan Your Way to Less Stress, More Happiness." Time. Time, 31 May 2011.
4 2011-12-14T17:05:08.000Z Prevention. "The Worried Woman's Guide to Calm." TODAY.com. Prevention, 14 Dec. 2011.
5 The worried woman's guide to calm
https://www.today.com/news/worried-womans-guide-calm-wbna45667510
http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/when-to-worry-about-worrying
http://www.prevention.com/mind-body/emotional-health/proven-ways-control-stress-and-anxiety
http://healthland.time.com/2011/05/31/study-25-of-happiness-depends-on-stress-management/
Snyder, C.R. (1994). The Psychology of Hope. New York: Free Press. http://positivepsychology.org.uk/hope-theory-snyder-adult-scale/
DAY 13- BREATHE: AWAKEN AND CALM YOUR MIND
1 The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Enhance Concentration, and Balance Your Emotions: Richard P. Brown, Patricia L. Gerbarg: 9781590309025: Amazon.com: Books.
2 BelisaVranich (Author). "Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health Paperback – December 27, 2016." Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health: BelisaVranich: 9781250106421: Amazon.com: Books
"Breathe2Relax." Breathe2Relax | T2health.N.p., n.d.
"The Respiratory System." National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 17 July 2012.
Anderson, D. E., J. D. McNeely, and B. G. Windham. "Regular Slow-breathing Exercise Effects on Blood Pressure and Breathing Patterns at Rest." Journal of Human Hypertension. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Dec. 2010.
"Ellen Langer." Ellen Langer: Mindfulness 25th Anniversary Edition. N.p., n.d.
DAY 14- BODY LANGUAGE: FEEL EMPOWERED
1 http://www.psy.ohio-state.edu/petty/documents/2009EJSPBrinolPettyWagner.pdf
2 McNerney, Samuel. "A Brief Guide to Embodied Cognition: Why You Are Not Your Brain."Scientific American Blog Network. N.p., n.d.
3 "Smiling Reduces Stress And Helps The Heart." Medical News Today.MediLexicon International, 01 Aug. 2012.
4 Giang, Vivian. "The Surprising And Powerful Links Between Posture and Mood." Fast Company. Fast Company, 30 Jan. 2015.
5 "How Body Language Could Change Your Life." How Body Language Could Change Your Life - SiOWfa13: Science in Our World: Certainty and Controversy
6 ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, n.d.
7 Korb, Alex. "Smile: A Powerful Tool." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 01 Aug. 2012.
8 Hochman, David. "Amy Cuddy Takes a Stand." The New York Times. The New York Times, 19 Sept. 2014.
9 Conger, Mar 17 2015 ByPeggy. "6 Secrets of Better Body Language." Live Happy Magazine. N.p., n.d.
Stillman, Jessica. "Yet Another Reason to Watch Your Body Language: It Can Make You Happier." Inc.com. Inc., 23 Oct. 2014.
DAY 15 - TAKE A BREAK: LIFE IS NOT A RACE
1"Time Spent Working by Full- and Part-time Status, Gender, and Location in 2014 : The Economics Daily." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, n.d.
2 Schwartz, Tony. "The 90-Minute Solution: How Building in Periods of Renewal Can Change Your Work and Your Life (POLL) (VIDEO)." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 18 May 2010.
3 Leonhardwidrich. "The Origin of the 8-Hour Work Day and Why We Should Rethink It." Social. Buffer Social Blog, 22 Jan. 2016.
4 Gibson, Tom. "We Are Not Linear Processes – Tom Gibson – Medium." Medium. Medium, 31 May 2013.
5 Zeratsky, John, Rebecca Knight, Ron Friedman, and Peter Bregman. "Sprints Are the Secret to Getting More Done." Harvard Business Review.N.p., 10 May 2016.
5 "Here’s Exactly How Long Your Work Breaks Should Be." Productivity Advice That Actually Works. N.p., n.d.
6 Henry, Alan. "Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique." Lifehacker. Lifehacker.com, 02 July 2014.
DAY 16 - MONEY: BUY EXPERIENCES, NOT THINGS
1 Singal, Jesse. "How to Buy Happiness." Science of Us.
2 "Home." Amit Kumar. N.p., n.d.
3 "8 Reasons Why People Who Spend Money On Experiences Are Happier." Lifehack. N.p., n.d.
4 Hagemann/Westend61/Corbis, Ulrich. "How to Maximize Your Vacation Happiness." Science of Us.N.p., n.d.
5 Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending
https://www.amazon.ca/Happy-Money-Science-Happier-Spending/dp/1451665075
https://www.psychologytoday.com/files/attachments/2557/howell-and-hill2009the-mediators-experiential-purchases.pdf
DAY 17 - TIME: HARNESS YOUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE
1 "Flow (psychology)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation
2 Knapton, Sarah. "Grow Your Own Happiness: How Meditation Physically Changes the Brain."The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 20 Nov. 2015.
3 "Can Happiness Be Created with Proper Time Management?" Lifehack. N.p., n.d.
4 "Mark Twain Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore, n.d.
5 Trapani, Gina. "Work Smart: Do Your Worst Task First (Or, Eat a Live Frog Every Morning)."Fast Company. Fast Company, 04 Aug. 2012.
6 The Way We're Working Isn't Working: The Four Forgotten Needs That Energize Great Performance EBook: Tony Schwartz, Jean Gomes, Catherine McCarthy: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.
"Flow (Csíkszentmihályi)." Learning Theories. N.p., 04 Feb. 2017.
Killingsworth, Matt. "Want to Be Happier? Stay in the Moment." Matt Killingsworth: Want to Be Happier? Stay in the Moment | TED Talk | TED.com.
DAY 18 - MEDITATION: BE IN THE NOW
1 Herald, Sydney Morning. "7 Health Benefits of Meditation." FOOD MATTERS®. Food Matters, 26 June 2017.
2 Knapton, Sarah. "Grow Your Own Happiness: How Meditation Physically Changes the Brain. “The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 20 Nov. 2015.
3 Walton, Alice G. "7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change The Brain." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 09 Feb. 2015.
4 "Why Meditation Makes You So Happy: Embrace Change In Your Life." EOC Institute.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2015/02/09/7-ways-meditation-can-actually-change-the-brain/#517ce9561465
Cooper, Belle Beth. "10 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today." Fast Company. Fast Company, 27 Dec. 2013.
Knapton, Sarah. "Grow Your Own Happiness: How Meditation Physically Changes the Brain." The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 20 Nov. 2015.
https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work
DAY 19- RELATIONSHIPS: BETTER THAN MONEY IN THE BANK
1,5 Steiner, Susie. "Top Five Regrets of the Dying." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 01 Feb. 2012.
2 Lewis, Tanya. "A Harvard Psychiatrist Says 3 Things Are the Secret to Real Happiness."Business Insider. Business Insider, 29 Dec. 2015.
3 "Connect with People." Action for Happiness.
4 Shenk, Joshua Wolf. "What Makes Us Happy?" The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 20 June 2017.
6 "This Is What Your Relationships Are Worth In Dollars:." Barking Up The Wrong Tree. N.p., 26 Nov. 2014.
7 Markman, Art. "Why Other People Are the Key to Our Happiness." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 22 July 2014.
8 "21 Ways to Build Strong Friendships." Tiny Buddha. N.p., 05 June 2014.
DAY 20- WORK: USE YOUR STRENGTHS AND TALENTS
1 http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices careers/2011/06/09/why-loving-your-work-matters
2 Francis, Sophie. "Four Strengths Tools Based on Positive Psychology." Langley Group Blog.
3 Ellevate. "Know Your Strengths To Be A More Effective And Successful Leader." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 23 Mar. 2016.
4 Peppercorn, Susan. "The Benefits of Using Your Strengths at Work." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Apr. 2015.
5 Character Strengths, Personal Development: VIA Character. "Finding Mental Wealth at Work."VIA Character Blog.N.p., 17 Mar. 2015.
6 "Work Happiness: How to Love Your Job - Motto." Time.
7 http://www.gallup.com/services/178514/state-american-workplace.aspx
8 "How Important Is It to Love Your Job?" Work Life Balance - Life and Work Balance Education.
http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp/60/5/410/
DAY 21- OPTIMISM: THE FINAL PIECE OF THE HAPPINESS PUZZLE
1 "Mindfulness and Positive Thinking." Pursuit of Happiness.N.p., 10 Sept. 2016.
2 "Humor, Neuroplasticity and the Power To Change Your Mind." World of Psychology.N.p., 20 Oct. 2010.
3 "The Subconscious Mind Cannot Understand Negatives." Wikinut. N.p., n.d.
4 Optimism and Happiness. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 July 2017.
5 Clear, James. "The Science of Positive Thinking: How Positive Thoughts Build Your Skills, Boost Your Health, and Improve Your Work." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 10 July 2013.
6 Elena, Author. "Positive Words Can Change Your Brain." POSITIVE WORDS RESEARCH.N.p., 12 Jan. 2017.
7 Bergland, Christopher. "Choosing Positive Words Improves Mindset and Performance."Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 07 Dec. 2012.
8 "6 Ways to Use Positive Language for Positive Thinking." Positively Present. N.p., n.d.
9 "List Of Positive Words." The-Benefits-of-Positive-Thinking.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 July 2017.
http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2012/05/what-10-things-should-you-do-every-day-to-imp/