Saturday, November 22, 2014
Hacking Happiness
Did you know that anti-depressant use has risen 400% in the past couple years? The first thought is what is going on? The second is that there has to be something that can be done that does not involve chemicals and medications. More than just scientists are asking that question. Everyone is getting in on it. From positive psychology to better eating to tapping into meditation, there are a slew of mobile applications as well as websites that focus of being happier. These apps monitor sleeping and other health parameters. They also help with yoga and correct breathing. Taking it one step further, some of then such as Lumosity, help train the mind to keep it elastic which helps with resilience if something would happen that would get you down. Any thoughts about this technology in its crusade to increase happiness?
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The key is to find a mobile application that works for you. I like the meditation apps.
ReplyDeleteA great aspect of these mobile applications is that many of them store the data using cloud services. You will be able to see the bigger picture over time.
ReplyDeleteYou could also try the yoga mobile applications if you are not one to go to the classes. Yoga can be very beneficial for you body and mind.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it might even be helpful to turn off those mobile applications and look up. You might be missing the real life that is passing by.
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