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ENGL C1000E - Kranzman and Gomez- Fall 2025: Sample topics and articles

Happiness: Sample topics and articles

Sample topics and articles

Is My Country a Happy Place? - Gilbert

Americans Under 30 Are so Miserable That the U.S. Just Fell to a Historic Low Ranking in the Annual World Happiness Report.
Connecting With Others: How Social Connections Improve the Happiness of Young Adults
This is a very long article. Do not read the whol thing. Just read the introduction.
Money Really Can Buy Happiness
The Real Truth About Money
Why Some Countries Are Happier Than Their Wealth Suggests
The World's Happiest Places
World Happiness Report Highlights the Importance of Everyday Kindness

Happiness Activity No:1 Expressing Gratitude

Tapping into Gratitude
2018 article from Health Magazine (accessed through the EBSCOhost databases)
True Grit
What Really Makes Us Happy

Happiness Activity No. 2: Cultivating Optimism

Happiness Activity No. 3: Avoiding Overthinking and Social Comparison

Happiness Activity No. 4: Practicing Acts of Kindness

Happiness Activity No. 5: Nurturing Social Relationships

Happiness Activity No. 6: Developing Strategies for Coping

Happiness Activity No. 7: Learning to Forgive

Happiness Activity No. 8: Increasing Flow Experiences

Happiness Activity No. 9: Savoring Life's Joys

Happiness Activity No. 10: Commiting to Your Goals

Happiness Activity No. 11: Practicing Religion and Spirituality

Happiness Activity No. 12: Taking Care of Your Body

Meditation