REWIRING YOUR BRAIN FOR HAPPINESS

Are you doomed to unhappiness or can the brain be trained to be happy? Thanks to new research into neuroplasticity, we now know that the brain is not hardwired in a certain way but capable of continuous change thanks to its inherent plasticity. Do your research and write about how to hardwire your brain for happiness

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

·         Science backed tips to rewire your brain for happiness https://www.elitedaily.com/wellness/rewire-brain-happier-science/1803784

Reading material to make notes on:

·         How to rewire your brain for happiness https://www.forbes.com/sites/vanessaloder/2015/03/18/how-to-rewire-your-brain-for-happiness/#663cf7de59ef

·         What is neuroplasticity and why is it important for happiness? http://www.skilledatlife.com/what-is-neuroplasticity-and-why-it-is-important-for-happiness/  

Videos to watch and take notes from:

·         How to rewire your brain for happiness and success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbHiQjog71U

·         Hardwiring happiness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpuDyGgIeh0

·         How to rewire your brain for happiness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnss4upGuVA

·         How to Hardwire Your Brain for Happiness! | Rick Hanson | "Buddha's Brain" | Positive Psychology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_tfR3bJPPM

Scholarly presentation:

·         Hardwiring happiness http://www.wisebrain.org/media/slides/HH_Derby_06_07_2014.pdf

Documentary:

·         The brain that changes itself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFCOm1P_cQQ
     
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