Monday 19 April 2010

Hapiness comes from Experiences!


Here I am again, today I'm in my spread the word-mood...
Just read the info about a recently published study and you will know why!

Psychologists at Cornell University found out that 'experiences', such as vacations or a nice cup of coffee at a sunny terrace, are more rewarding than 'things'. The research showed that people tend to evaluate their happiness by comparing themselves with others. Comparing a product is easily done, fact is that your newly bought jeans instantly seems less interesting when you see an more beautiful jeans worn by a friend or colleague. But the experience of a sunny terrace is nearly incomparable.
Also good to know: with the quest for this happiness experiences, you do not need to make any waste!

Thomas Gilovich, one of study authors explains at The Guru: "If you go on a hiking trip, and the weather is terrible, you might not view it as a pleasurable experience in the here and now. Instead, you may view it as a challenge, and over time remember the positive aspects of the experience more than the negative aspects. With material things you can't do this, because they are what they are."

Owh yes!
Off I go to my yoga class to invest in my Monday Evening Happiness...

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