PDF-(BOOS)-Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way

What makes us happy Its not wealth youth beauty or intelligence says Dan Buettner In fact most of us have the keys within our grasp Circling the globe to study the worlds happiest populations Buettner has spotted several common principles that can unlock the doors to true contentment with our livesWorking with leading researchers Buettner identifies the happiest region on each of four continents He explores why these populations say they are happier than anyone else and what they can teach the rest of us about finding contentment His conclusions debunk some commonly believed myths Are people who have children happier than those who dont Not necessarilyin Western societies parenthood actually makes the happiness level drop Is gender equality a factor Are the worlds happiest places to be found on tropical islands with beautiful beaches You may be surprised at what Buettners research indicatesUnraveling the story of each hotspot like a good mystery Buettner reveals how he discovered each location and then travels to meet folks who embody each particular brand of happiness He introduces content thriving people in Denmark in Singapore in northeastern Mexico and in a composite happiest place in America In addition he interviews economists psychologists sociologists politicians writers and other experts to get at what contributes to each regions happiness from the Danish concept of hygge which translates to creating a feeling of coziness to the Mexican love of a good jokeBuettners findings result in a credible crosscultural formula and a practical plan to help us stack the deck for happiness and get more satisfaction out of life According to Buettners advisory team the average person can control about forty percent of his or her individual happiness by optimizing life choices These arent unreasonable demands on a persons lifestyle and they often require only slight changes They fall into three categories that make up the way we live our lives the food we eat the way we exercise and the social networks we foster Its all about nourishing the body and the spirit Heeding the secrets of the worlds happiness allstars can help us make the right choices to find more contentment in our own lives and learn how to thrive. 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