At Stanford University, Fred Luskin teaches one of the most popular classes on campus. It's called Happiness 101. Each semester students line up for one of the few coveted spots in the class. They learn the elements of happiness (and good mental health) and how to make positive changes in their lives.
Here are five essential elements of happiness from Professor Luskin:
"The simplest definition of happiness is "wanting what you have." Conversely, the simplest definition of stress is "wanting something to be different."
Below are five techniques Luskin teaches for reducing stress and increasing happiness.
-- Keep a daily gratitude journal, listing items for which you feel grateful.
-- Perform a meditation practice, or simply a few minutes of deep breathing and quiet reflection on something that made you happy. Consider what you can do to achieve that happiness again.
-- Make a habit of sharing the highlights of your day with someone close to you.
-- Practice forgiveness routinely.
-- Construct a list of all activities and experiences that relax and rejuvenate you. Use items from this list to manage your daily stress.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/11/28/BA821M2BVL.DTL#ixzz1f6T0VqSB
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