Happiness in the Blue Zone --part 2



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Yesterday my friend Deepali Bankar shared from Dan Buettner’s book THRIVE:  Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way.  The first three thrive centers were community, work and social life.  Today Deepali discusses the final three thrive centers. 

4. Financial Life – apparently, the old saying “money can’t buy happiness” may be true.  According to the research, after the basic necessities of life are met (food, shelter, health insurance), money will bring about only short-lived happiness.  The key to long-term financial wellness is to “save mindlessly and spend thoughtfully”.

 5. Home – Creating an environment that is clear of clutter, planting a garden, and surrounding yourself with items that hold meaning to you will all facilitate a happy demeanor.  Beuttner also recommends creating a room where you can engage yourself in challenging, yet meaningful activities/hobbies. 

6. Self – It is incredibly important to know your own strengths, values, talents, and passions.  It turns out that the people that were happiest in life knew what made them unique.

I think Beuttner’s book gives us a lot to think about.  It shows us that happiness is something that we can lean into by making a few adjustments in our life.  I can’t wait to read the whole book! 

Readers, I encourage you to follow Deepali's blog at http://wellnesskriya.wordpress.com/author/wellnesskriya.  I do.