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2008: 11 Happiness Boosters by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Self-Care

Dec 24, 2023
Rachel Shanken, a happiness expert, provides practical strategies for enhancing happiness. She discusses 11 happiness boosters like being with positive people, spending time in nature, engaging in self-care activities, and more. Shanken also talks about the connection between mobile games and mental sharpness, the impact of physical actions on emotions, and the benefits of trying out different happiness-boosting techniques.
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  • Listening to music that gives you chills and thinking of a loved one can increase happiness levels.
  • Walking in nature and surrounding yourself with positive individuals can enhance mood and happiness.

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Boosting Happiness with Music and Loved Ones

Listening to music that gives you chills, especially music associated with happy memories, increases happiness levels. Thinking of a person you love can also shift brain chemicals and increase happiness. It doesn't matter if the person is physically present or not, the brain responds with feel-good hormones.

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