Happiness

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Who is happier after one year?

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Same Level of Happiness

* http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html

What does this tell us?

So who is happy?

Who is happy?

But it’s not that easy… Causation

Who is not happy?

What is happiness?

Surveys:

I have very warm feelings towards almost everyone.

I laugh a lot.

I think I look attractive.

I feel healthy.

I have happy memories of the past.

Neurobiology

Where are people happy?

When are people happy?

Moral of the story… Don’t Worry

Why is it important to be happy?

Smarter

Why is it important to be happy?

Healthy

How you can improve your happiness: 5 unlikely ways

1. Talk to strangers

2. Fake it

3. Buy me presents

4. Research Happiness

5. Participate in Ignite