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I wish this wasn't brushed off, but when I suggest it, frequently, as a scientifically proven method of improving happiness, well, it gets brushed off. I guess

I wish this wasn't brushed off, but when I suggest it, frequently, as a scientifically proven method of improving happiness, well, it gets brushed off. I guess it's really difficult to relate just how much it can improve your life. Some of the highlights of my entire life have been coaching 3rd/4th grade girls basketball at a YMCA. Yeah, it's a lot of work at the time, but the memories are priceless, and the benefit to the kids is definite - they tell me, years (and sometimes years and years - with a baby in their arms) later.

glacials 3y ago
Can you share some source material for improved happiness?
- eric-hu 3y ago
  Not the person you asked, but results of a quick search. I only gave each of these a quick scan, but it seems to be a well supported claim. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-21685-006 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-21685-006 https://docs.iza.org/dp1045.pdf https://docs.iza.org/dp1045.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5504679/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5504679/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150113062433/https://www.baycrest.org/smart-aging/mental-health-sa/evidence-mounting-that-older-adults-who-volunteer-are-happier-healthier/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150113062433/https://www.baycr...
lannisterstark 3y ago
>scientifically proven method of improving happiness Imma second request for that citation, chief.