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Happiness is Contagious?

by Suzi Pomerantz on December 8, 2008

Want to know the secret to happiness?  Apparently happiness is contagious.  Experts in a newly released study indicate that all we need to do is surround ourselves with happy people and we’ll be happy.  

“People with the most social connections — friends, spouses, neighbors,relatives — were also the happiest, the data showed. “Each additional happy person makes you happier,” Christakis said.”

So, ditch your depressed friends and co-workers, and gather some positive people.  Hey…maybe that’s why I like Twitter so much!

Read the full article here.

Want to see a cool video that demonstrates the point?  It’s about 16 minutes long…

 

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{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Maxine Karchie December 10, 2008 at 6:46 pm

Hey Suzi,

Happiness is contagious! That’s why it is great to see you post this. Perhaps you can spread it around! 😉

I have really enjoyed the eZine. Talk later.
Thanks Suz,

Stay safe and well,
Maxine

admin December 10, 2008 at 9:25 pm

Thanks Maxine! You, my dear, are a natural happiness spreader! Thanks for the comment and I’ll see you in Greenlight!

Steve Dorfman December 19, 2008 at 9:14 am

Amen! Since this is the 3rd time this week, I’ve received this information, I suppose that’s a good sign of who my friends are. It’s right in line with these great quotes:

• “You are, or will become, the average of the five people you associate with the most.” – Brian Carruthers
• “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “…you cannot soar with the eagles as long as you’re pecking around with the chickens.” – Joel Osteen
(source: http://blog.driventoexcel.com/2008/10/founding-and-maintaining-goal-setting-groups/)

Thanks for ALWAYS providing such great info!

admin December 22, 2008 at 8:23 am

Great quotes, Steve! I love those! Thanks for sharing them. I may post them on Twitter. 😀

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