Conquer Your Negative Thoughts by Amen Daniel G.;

Author:Amen, Daniel G.; [Amen, MD, Daniel G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: SELF-HELP / Emotions, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Published: 2023-05-09T00:00:00+00:00

In another study, participants were divided into two groups and asked to recall either the last time they had spent either $20 or $100 on themselves or the last time they had spent the same amount on someone else. After completing a scale measuring their levels of happiness, all of the participants were provided with a small sum of money and given the option of spending the money on themselves or on another person. The researchers found that study subjects were happier when they were asked to recall a time when they had purchased something for someone else, no matter the price of the gift. What’s more, the happier they felt about being generous in the past, the greater the likelihood that they would spend money on someone besides themselves.[37] As the Bible states, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Finally, research shows the happiest people are outward facing, focusing more on the people they serve than on themselves.[38]

Even though the prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi was likely not written by him, it still provides a research-based guide to happiness. The next time you feel down, consider repeating it or any other similar prayer or meditation, such as the loving-kindness meditation.

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