Advice Thread

[Sir Pinkleton]

Originally Posted by Invisible Queen

I just blew my own mind. O_o

Great. Now who's going to clean that up?

Also, I just read a book! So, for you, things!:

Originally Posted by 59 Seconds, authored by Richard Wiseman

Develop the Gratitude Attitude
Having people list 3 things that they are grateful for in life or 3 events that have gone especially well over the past week can significantly increase their level of happiness for about a month. This, in turn, can cause them to be more optimistic about the future and can improve their physical health.

Be a giver
People become much happier after even the smallest acts of kindness. Those who give a few dollars to the needy, buy a small surprise gift for a loved one, onate blood, or help a friend are inclined to experience a fast-acting and significant boost in happiness

Hang a mirror in your kitchen
Placing a mirror in front of people when they are presented with different food options results in a remarkable 32 percent reduction in their consumption of unhealthy food. Seeing their own reflection makes them more aware of their body and more likely to eat food that is good for them.

Touch people lightly on The Upper Arm
Lightly touching someone on their upper arm makes them far more likely to agree to a request because the touch is unconsciously perceived as a sign of high status. In one dating study, the touch produced a 20 percent increase in the number of people who accepted an invitation to dance in a nightclub and a 10 percent increase in those who would give their telephone number to a stranger on the street.

And there's lots more in that book, too.