How Science Says , You Could Be Happier.<br />'Newsweek' reports that scientists <br />and researchers agree that there are clear steps <br />people can take to improve their happiness.<br />Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director <br />at the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), <br />helps define happiness for readers.<br />The way that researchers usually define happiness is as a more broad characteristic of a person's life. It's generally feeling good and having a sense of purpose, Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director at the <br />Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), via 'Newsweek'.<br />A 2018 study in the 'Journal of the American <br />College of Cardiology' found that happier people <br />were less prone to cardiovascular disease.<br />The 2022 'World Happiness Report' found that <br />positive emotions make a big difference when predicting <br />longevity or resistance to the common cold.<br />According to Simon-Thomas, developing mindfulness <br />can contribute to self-knowledge, insight and the ability <br />to avoid becoming overwhelmed by outside events.<br />Some experts believe that having <br />experiences outside of our comfort zones <br />can also help improve overall happiness.<br />Researchers suggest that confronting <br />fears can help lower stress levels, <br />playing a huge roll in increasing happiness.<br />If you are thinking of difficulties as threats<br />or sources of harm or pain, that will <br />disrupt or take away your resources, Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director at the <br />Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), via 'Newsweek'.<br />Your ability to relate to that challenge is not <br />as functional if you think of it as a threat <br />versus taking a challenge mindset, Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director at the <br />Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), via 'Newsweek'
