Science is a ruthless mistress.
To that effect, heres 16 that research has proven to enhance our human experience and make us happier.
The second way to determine happiness is more objective.
via chocolatealchemy.com
By examining a persons body while they experience something, its possible to determine their level of pleasure.
Assuming theyre laying in anfMRI machineat the time.
They might not be fool proof, but theyre a step in the right direction.
Sex
Get a partner or spend some time experiencing yourself.
So, getting laid can actually be helpful in reducing stress.
Though never suggest to anyone that they should get carnal to cure their distress.
Its an under-evolved thing to say.
Music
Music speaks beyond mere words andstrikes resonant chordswithin us.
Sleep
The time we spend winding down with screens and books would be better usedhitting the rack.
Go out among your peers and share in an experience together.
Dont worry if youre just going through the motions.
Studies say thats all you should probably do.
Be Miserable
Fighting with our feelings makes them worse, not better.
Give youremotions their timein the sun and theyre less likely to hide in the darkwith sharp knives.
Pumped full of vitamins in that sweetness, go ahead and hollow outthat watermelon.
Tell a close friendhow you feeland let them help you carry the burden.
Youll do the same for them and youll both be richer for it.
Grin and Laugh
Your body can follow your brain, or your brain can follow your body.
When we feel badly, sadly, angry, or discontent, it reflects in our posture and bearing.
Oftenthe point of lifeis to ask what is the point of life?
making the answer and the question the same thing.
Indulge In Animal Videos
Humans actually have a responseto cute animalsdoing cute things.
It can literally get so intense that we want to hit them, just to make the cute stop.
Thats a spicy path to glee if ever there was one.
kitten poster your only friend.
