Monday, November 29, 2010

Making Australia Happy


This morning I received an email from a friend with a link to Making Australia Happy, a series being produced by the ABC.

It's based on a current study being undertaken in NSW with a select group of participants who want to 'get happy'.
The study is run over 8 weeks and is hosted by coaching psychologist Dr Tony Grant.
Basically what the study looks at is whether it is possible to teach ourselves to be happy.
It looks at things like positive psychology, mindfulness, physical activity and diet.
Throughout the study the participants are tested for their 'happiness level' to track how making various changes in their life are having any kind of impact.

Did you know what few people realise that happiness can be cultivated?
50% of happiness is based on genetics
10% on life circumstances like possessions, finances etc.
40% on the choices we make

You can view the first 2 episodes on the website now. I would recommend checking them out!
And while you're there you can take the happiness test yourself.

Let me know what you think of the study! Do you think that happiness can be learnt?

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