Wednesday, December 17, 2008

“10 Things Science Says will Make You Happy.”

Read the original article here: “10 Things Science Says will Make You Happy.”

The list, paraphrased, is:

  1. Stop and enjoy the present. (matthew 6.34)
  2. Don’t compare yourself to the Joneses. (exodus 20.17)
  3. Don’t obsess over money. (1 tim 6.10)
  4. Aspire to leave an imprint. (john 10.10)
  5. Be intrinsically motivated on the job. (colossians 3.23,24)
  6. Build a supportive network of family and friends (hebrews 10.24,25; e.g. early church)
  7. Act optimistic even if you have to fake it. (romans 12.12)
  8. Gratitude, baby, gratitude. (1 thessalonians 5.18)
  9. Exercise is all good. (1 corinthians 6.19)
  10. Givers gain. (acts 20.35)

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