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Happy Holidays
Celebrate Holidays for Your Happy Life

Susan McMillin
Happy holidays are more than a chance for parties and treats; they are social rituals that help us live happier, richer lives. Holidays add to our happiness by providing:
  1. A chance to stop work and have fun In his book, Happier, Harvard Positive Psychology professor, Ben Tal Shahir explains that we need two things to be truly happy, purpose and pleasure. We can get satisfaction out of work and still benefit from a chance to play.

  2. Remind us of our purpose, values and ideals The word holiday comes from the old English for Holy Day. Holidays still celebration of sacred and holy things like powerful emotions, forces of nature, ideals, virtues, strengths, and heroes who use virtue and strength to a great purpose.

  3. Provide Variety Our brains rapidly adjust to new circumstances and bring us back to our happiness set point. This tendency is called the hedonic treadmill. The change in routine from an occasional holiday helps keep us fresh.

  4. Provide Social Opportunities Most holidays are celebrated publically and include public events, parties, ceremonies, or other opportunities to mix with a larger group of people than normal. Happy people not only have more satisfying relationships, they also have more frequent deep conversations about current events, thoughts, and feelings.


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