Don’t take our word for it! Learn about the science and psychology reinforcing why amplifying positive news has such great benefits. Hear one of our favorite stories which occurred just this past winter in Chicago.
Episode 3:References:
- Benefits of Sharing Positive News:
- https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wellbeing/sharing-positive-experiences-boosts-happiness/
- https://www.goodnet.org/articles/why-reading-good-news-is-good-for-you
2. Effects of Cortisol Levels:
- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-happiness-idUSPAR27336920080103
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037
3. Benefits of Diversity:
4. Hedonic Adaptation:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill
- Science of Happiness podcast: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/3_good_things
5. Optimism:
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201208/the-mind-and-body-benefits-optimism-0
- https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/03/the-benefits-of-optimism-are-real/273306/
6. Favorite Story (Candice Payne):
- https://www.chicagorealtor.com/chicago-realtor-candice-payne-leads-effort-to-provide-120-people-with-shelter-in-chicagos-20-degree-weather/
- https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/2/10/18413042/candice-payne-viral-deed-of-housing-homeless-at-hotel-was-a-no-brainer
- Candice’s Charity, Action for a Cause Now: https://actionforacausenow.org/
7. Bonus link! I don’t mention much about this directly in the show, but I also recommend checking out Richard Wiseman’s advice for changing your life in steps that take less than a minute: https://www.amazon.com/59-Seconds-Change-Under-Minute/dp/0307474860
