The How of Happiness: Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky On Connection, Gratitude, Kindness, MDMA, & Other Tools For Greater Joy
The Rich Roll Podcast
Embrace Extroversion for a Happier You
Engaging in extroverted behaviors significantly enhances happiness and positive emotions, according to a study that measured the effects of adopting extroversion for a week. Participants reported feeling more energetic, sociable, and assertive during this extroverted phase, leading to heightened feelings of happiness and flow. Conversely, during a week of embracing introverted traits, both introverts and extroverts felt a decrease in happiness. These findings suggest that embracing extroversion, which is often culturally valued, can lead to a remarkably more positive emotional experience.
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