Better You, Backed by Science

Happiness concept. Happy young woman with long orange curly hair, winking, laughing with radiant joy under a clear blue sky. She is wearing a pink flowery blouse and pink trousers and is leaning in from the side of the image.

The Happiness that Happens Before it Happens

Studies show that anticipation of an event often boosts our happiness more than the event itself. In fact, happiness is usually felt 3 times – before, during, and after.

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Why Your Brain Needs Space

Rest isn’t something we just take as a luxury. Science shows that it’s part of productivity. Rest allows the brain to process and consolidate what it’s been learning.

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Nature’s Ultimate Health Tonic

Research shows that kindness to others impacts a genetic program that results in reduced inflammation and a bolstering of natural antiviral activity. Kindness signals safety in the brain.

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A typical street in Locorotondo, Italy. A narrow street with white buildings. Buildings are adorned with many green plants and flowers. There are a number of tables and chairs close to the wall on the right, belonging to a local restaurant.

Your brain needs more beauty

The science of neuroaesthetics shows that beauty reduces stress, boosts positive emotions, calms the nervous system, and expands perception. Beauty has these effects because it signals safety in the brain.

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