This week The Mothers Well is sending you to British psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman to boost your happiness through simple one-minute exercises. As with many of the large-scale experiments designed by England’s Professor in the Public Understanding of Psychology, the world will participate and Wiseman will study the results. Join now at www.scienceofhappiness.co.uk .
Wiseman’s new book 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot, is anything but self-help drivel. He puts science behind his claims, and spends much time exposing the myths of the self-help industry. And the simplicity of his suggestions is heartening. Check out the 10 “scientifically proven” tips to a happier life posted on his blog, 59seconds.wordpress.com :
1. Meet up with a friend that you haven’t seen for a while.
2. Watch a funny television program or film.
3. Exercise for about 30 minutes three times a week.
4. Cut your television viewing by half.
5. Distract yourself with a book (personally, I would recommend 59 Seconds!)
6. Create novel challenges by starting a new hobby, joining an organization, or learning a new skill.
7. Go for a 20 minute walk in the sun.
8. Spend 10 minutes listening to relaxing or uplifting music.
9. Pet a dog.
10. Don’t listen to the news.
It does seem that #2, watch a funny television show, is negated soon thereafter with #4, cut your television viewing by half.
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