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down what you
like about yourself,
what you
value most, and
what you are
good at… so as
to build up a
positive and
realistic selfesteem.
Most importantly
(which becomes
tip #11
J), Introduce
behavioral
change NOW
(today) to lead
yourself towards a happier life, to become a practical
idealist and make a difference in your own life. “Be
the change you want to see.” Happiness is not a
goal in life, but a continuous process. We can always
expect to be happier… One of the most recommended
actions by Dr. Ben-Shahar, as well as by Dr.
Andrew Weil (in his new book Spontaneous Happiness),
is to start writing appreciation journal, or recall
three things you enjoyed and appreciated every
day before going to bed.
By simply asking yourself everyday: “What
should I be grateful right now?” “What do I appreciate
in my life?” you will become at least 25% happier.
For more information about positive psychology,
I highly recommend the web site from University
of Pennsylvania -- “Authentic Happpiness”
(http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/
Default.aspx)...
May this short introduction help you find your
way to becoming happier!
Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. – is an associate professor at the Center for Integrative Medicine and Department of Psychiatry,
University of Maryland School of Medicine (USA). Dr. Chen was educated in the universities of both
China and the United States, and has years of experience and training in blending eastern and western perspectives,
and in the practice of life-nurturing methods. As a long-time practitioner of Qigong Yang Sheng, he is one
of the few scientists in the U.S. to have both hands-on knowledge of mind-body practice, and an active research
career in mind-body medicine, which is funded through grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and
various foundations. Dr. Chen devotes his career and life to the practice of Yang Sheng, and promotion of selfhealing
and mind-body-spirit integration through the non-profit organization, World Institute for Self Healing
(WISH) (http://www.wishus.org).
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