Smiles all round: why sharing happy news is good for you and everyone you know Lea Waters, University of Melbourne I have some good news for you: happiness is contagious and affects the happiness of others with whom you are connected. That’s right – according to recent research by the University of Pennsylvania – making […]
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Savouring
Savouring is being mindfully aware of your feelings during pleasant experiences, and deliberately doing something to either amplify or extend your enjoyment of those experiences. We can savour experiences from the past (e.g. reminiscence), present (e.g. savouring the moment), or the future (e.g. anticipation).Fred Bryant is a social psychologist at Loyola University Chicago, and is […]
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