This is why it is such great news that bursts of happiness can lead to greaterresilience toward stress.

Savoring these experiences can expand on the benefits youll already experience.

Enjoying the Benefits of Happiness

What does all of this have to do with stress management?

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Here is some more of what the research in this area has to say.

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Fredrickson BL.The broadenandbuild theory of positive emotions.

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