For 28 days I took 5-10 mins each night to write down 5 things that day that I was grateful for. Why did I do this? This was my assignment for the Science of Well-being course that I did online. The science shows that money and stuff usually don't increase our happiness . Often when they do it's only by tiny amounts. On the other hand, 40% of our happiness comes from our thoughts and actions (see the 13 happiness hacks ). A gratitude journal is one of those actions. Assignments are great That's not normally a phrase students say. But when I know I need to write down 5 things at the end of the day, I operate differently. I look out for experiences to savour - one day I stopped at the corner to savour the sound of the birds singing. I look to connect with people socially - even for us introverts, social connection does increase happiness. I look for activities that use my signature strengths . Rear-view mirror Apart from seeking positive experiences, the recording...
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