WELLBEING
We, human beings, are always looking for experiences, activities, and ideas to increase our sense of well-being. The Science Daily recently reported on several studies indicating that when we sleep more, give away money, and spend money in experiences –not material things– our sense of well-being will increase. Here is a summary: Sleep: People who experience gratitude are happier and healthier. However, if people wish to feel more gratitude towards others, more sleep is needed. Gratitude is a prosocial behavior that enhances our psychosocial well-being. Unfortunately, many of us “pride” ourselves in getting by with little sleep. There is plenty of research that confirms getting enough sleep strengthens our physical and our psychologica