We want you to be happy! These are some things that you can do
in order to bring happiness into your own life, as well as the
life of others.

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10 simple things you can do to help lead a happier life

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1. Nurture healthy and close relationships. Concentrate on the quality of the relations you develop not on the quantity. Having 20 not so close friends will never beat having 2 very close friends. Friends, family, loved ones and acquaintances who make you feel more alive, happier, and more optimistic are some of the most important treasures in life. 
2. Live in the present. Don’t dwell on the past. Nobody can change the past but you can enjoy the present and shape the form of things to come. 
3. Build boundaries. Modern technology means work can seep corrosively into private life. You need to make clear mental and physical distinctions between the two. Learn to say “No” to others. Learn to say “Yes” to yourself. Happiness is balance. 
4. Fall in love and make love. When you say “I love you” make it mean something. Sex, especially with someone you love, is considered one of the top sources of happiness. Love and happiness go hand in hand. 
5. Embrace routine. Research shows that although we believe we want variety and choice, we’re actually happier with limited options. It’s not that we want no choice at all, it’s just that we don’t want to be overwhelmed. Routines help limit choices. They’re comfortable and familiar and used judiciously, they can make us happy. 
6. Don’t compare yourself to others. Financially, physically, and socially, comparing yourself to others is a trap. You don’t know what battles others are fighting. People are highly subjective to reactivity - the tendency to act or appear differently when they know they are being observed. Focus on your own life and goals. 
7. Set and pursue goals. Take baby steps. Live one day at a time. Continued self-improvement makes life more fulfilling. Once someone said: may all your wishes come true except one, for you to always have something to look forward to. The person you are today shapes the happiness of the person you’ll be tomorrow. 
8. Develop healthy sleeping, eating, relaxation and exercise habits. There’s a strong connection between physical health and happiness. Don’t sleep too much nor too little. Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Specialists say 7-8 hours of sleep a night is better than 6 or 9 hours. Exercising will make you feel better. Ask for a friend to join you. Jogging is always better in company of a friend. Go out, dance,  get in touch with nature, laugh,. Laughter is a priceless way of relaxation.
 9. Help others. Over and over again, studies have shown that altruism is one of the best ways to boost your happiness. Volunteering at the local homeless shelter helps and so does being nice in everyday life. 
10. Learn to be content with what you have. Sometimes people tend to want more what they don’t have in their lives than what they do. Sure, there will always a newer and better sandwich maker at the supermarket but that’s hardly a reason for you to feel unhappy. Instead, you better dress up your face with a big fat smile and be grateful for what you have!

THE THEORY ‘HAPPINESS IS RELATIVE’

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from Is Happiness Relative? by Ruut Veenhoven

The theory can be summarized in three basic postulates and four inferences:

Postulates:

Postulates Happiness results from comparison. The evaluation of life is a more or less conscious mental process and involves assessment of the degree to which perceptions of life-as-it-is meet the individual’s standards of what-life-should-be. The better the fit, the happier the person.

Standards of comparison adjust. Standards follow perception of reality. If living conditions are seen to improve, standards rise. If conditions are seen to get worse, standards are lowered. Adjustment follows with some delay. Standards of comparison are arbitrary.

Standards of comparison are individual mental constructs which do not necessarily fit any real requirements for a good life. People may want things that are actually bad for them and fail to want that they in fact need. This is especially likely if propaganda and fashion seduce them to reach out for the wrong things. 

Inferences:

Inferences Happiness is insensitive to actual quality of life. Because standards of comparison are arbitrary, the judgements based on them are arbitrary as well. Hence people can be subjectively happy in objectively bad condition, or feel unhappy in good ones.Happiness is a coinage of the brain.

 Happiness cannot be raised enduringly. Because standards adjust, changes to the better or worse have only a shortlived effect on happiness. In the long run any improvements are overhauled by a raise of standards.

 Happiness builds on hardship. Because standards of comparison anchor in earlier experience, people tend to be happier after hard times. The worse life was earlier, the lower ones standards and the more favour able the judgement of present life.

Happiness tends to the neutral Because standard adjust continually, people are typically ‘neutral’ about their life, rather than ‘positive’ or ‘negative’. Over their lifetime happy periods balance unhappy periods. 

The Color Psychology of Blue

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  • Blue is described as a favorite color by many people and is the color most preferred by men.
  • Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly.
  • Blue can also create feelings of sadness or aloofness.
  • Blue is often used to decorate offices because research has shown that people are more productive in blue rooms.
  • Blue is one of the most popular colors, but it is one of the least appetizing. Some weight loss plans even recommend eating your food off of a blue plate. Blue rarely occurs naturally in food aside from blueberries and some plums. Also, humans are geared to avoid foods that are poisonous and blue coloring in food is often a sign of spoilage or poison.
  • Blue can also lower the pulse rate and body temperature.
  • Consider how blue is used in language: blue moon, blue Monday, blue blood, the blues, and blue ribbon. environment experience fewer stomachaches.
  • Consider how green is used in language: green thumb, green with envy, greenhorn.

The Color Psychology of Green

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  • Green is a cool color that symbolizes nature and the natural world.
  • Green also represents tranquility, good luck, health, and jealousy.
  • Researchers have also found that green can improve reading ability. Some students may find that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension.
  • Green has long been a symbol of fertility and was once the preferred color choice for wedding gowns in the 15th-century. Even today, green M & M’s (an American chocolate candy) are said to send a sexual message.
  • Green is often used in decorating for its calming effect. For example, guests waiting to appear on television programs often wait in a “green room” to relax.
  • Green is thought to relieve stress and help heal. Those who have a green work

    Color Psychology as Therapy

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    Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, practiced chromotherapy, or using colors to heal. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy or colourology and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment.

    In this treatment:

    • Red was used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation.
      • Yellow was thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.
        • Orange was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels.
          • Blue was believed to soothe illnesses and treat pain.
            • Indigo shades were thought to alleviate skin problems.

            Most psychologists view color therapy with skepticism and point out that the supposed effects of color have been exaggerated. Colors also have different meanings in different cultures. Research has demonstrated in many cases that the mood-altering effects of color may only be temporary. A blue room may initially cause feelings of calm, but the effect dissipates after a short period of time.