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

Happiness: Sample topics and articles

Sample topics and articles

Possible Substantive Sources

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

The Importance of Resilience

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