Happiness: Practice Makes Perfect

Dive into the fascinating findings from the University of Bristol's latest study, revealing that happiness isn't just a stroke of luck—it's a skill you can master! Much like hitting the gym for those gains, maintaining mental fitness requires regular practice of habits like gratitude and meditation. Launched in 2018, their groundbreaking 'Science of Happiness' course shows that true joy might just be a well-practiced habit away. Ready to flex those happiness muscles?

Happiness Unpacked - It's More Than Just a Smile!

Imagine discovering a secret formula that could make you happier, not just for a day, but for the long haul. The University of Bristol's 'Science of Happiness' course might not be a magic potion, but it's stirring up some fascinating insights into how we can foster lasting happiness. This course, a trailblazer in the UK since 2018, skips traditional exams and coursework to dive into what the latest psychology and neuroscience research reveals about true happiness. Intriguingly, students saw a 10 to 15% boost in wellbeing, but here's the catch: those benefits stuck only for students who consistently applied what they learned. Think of it like gym workouts for your mental health, suggesting that happiness isn't just a stroke of luck but a skill you can develop with practice. This revelation opens up a world of discussion on global wellbeing, challenging the modern 'selfcare' narrative and encouraging us to look outward to enrich our inner lives.