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Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts) Thu Dec 29, 2011, 06:06 PM Dec 2011

The three things that lead to happiness - determined by UC Berkeley scientists [View all]

That's now scientifically proven by studies, say UC Berkeley scientists who do those studies.

These wise men and women have come up with quantifiable, tested data showing that with little more than an attitude boost, anyone can get through the toughest of holiday times with not just a smile on his face, but real warmth in his heart.

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Those three things consist of feeling grateful for the good things in your life, taking time with your family and using every opportunity you can to help others.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/28/MN181MFJ63.DTL#ixzz1hxp0cy00

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The three things that lead to happiness - determined by UC Berkeley scientists [View all] Liberal_in_LA Dec 2011 OP

Really? Yavapai Dec 2011 #1

I believe it... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2011 #2

For me too, CaliforniaPeggy. peacebird Dec 2011 #3

So do I etherealtruth Dec 2011 #23

But I thought what was good in life is Thav Dec 2011 #4

Sounds like Old Testament verse- BeHereNow Dec 2011 #6

haha eShirl Dec 2011 #7

My family's Thanksgiving prayer? REP Dec 2011 #11

I believe that's paraphrased Genghis Khan. Edweird Dec 2011 #13

Conan the Barbarian? gkhouston Dec 2011 #16

Conan! Yo_Mama Dec 2011 #20

Sounds like a line from Pulp Fiction Duer 157099 Dec 2011 #24

Conan the Barbarian is where I got it from. Thav Dec 2011 #27

Sell it to the 1% first, then I might buy it. notadmblnd Dec 2011 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author HereSince1628 Dec 2011 #8

i guess so Liberal_in_LA Dec 2011 #10

You build a new family. surrealAmerican Dec 2011 #17

No- you are not alone. BeHereNow Dec 2011 #21

I agree. emilyg Dec 2011 #9

Scooped by the Dalai Lama tavalon Dec 2011 #12

I saw this on CNN: sulphurdunn Dec 2011 #14

So, feel grateful that you and your family will become homeless *together*. gkhouston Dec 2011 #15

Seems to ignore the interpersonal side of the equation. Since happiness is the dimbear Dec 2011 #18

One of the "good things in life" Tsiyu Dec 2011 #19

Perfect example. Igel Dec 2011 #25

I love your stories Tsiyu Dec 2011 #26

And raselberry dressing (according to Tiny Tim). nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2011 #22

"You are what you repeat." - Timmy the Tiny SpiralHawk Dec 2011 #28

LOL! Not THAT Tiny Tim. The Christmas Carol Tiny Tim! nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2011 #31

I still can't believe people think consumer junk will make them happy. Odin2005 Dec 2011 #29

Thanks for the alert on these findings. Betty Karlson Dec 2011 #30