The How of Happiness.

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky is one of my favorites by far! Although, I have not finished reading it, it's too difficult to place this book down! I recommend everyone renting this at the library or purchasing one on Amazon. Not only do I think it is a great book, but on Psychology Today, many journalists are reviewing this novel. As I am focusing on "happiness," one of the solutions addressed in this book includes, "giving to others." What does that mean? In Psychology Today, the author Sonja Lyumbomirsky wrote an article about generosity. She tells educators about a research experience she tested with two different control groups known as the "givers" and the receivers." Every member wore a wristband that detects social interactions. To conclude her study she states that "generosity" makes people more happier, more creative, and more successful with outer relationships.

(http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/how-happiness/201011/does-the-pay-it-forward-effect-really-exist).

I want to know what you guys think about the experiment. The way the author states her experiment is pretty bland, but at least she proved her point. In the book, "The How of Happiness," she also speaks about how we should give to others and somehow in return our kindness will make us happier. I believe this method because it will make us feel good about doing or giving something to someone else. One thing I tend to always do while living in San Francisco, is give food or money to the homeless and in return, I get a smile. That literally just makes my day! So whenever you are having a bad day, maybe you can make someone's day better and in the end hopefully you will be happier and your day will get better.