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Happiness Strategy: Boosting Mental wellness 

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Happiness Strategy: Boosting Mental wellness 

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A person having good self-esteem and self-confidence.

A person can deepen their connections with the government by involving oneself with political decisions

Trusting cooperatives communities have increased and decrease suicide rates

Government can create a space for a more positive perspective for happiness

The government supporting and expanding mental health services in the community

Sources: Brendan Kelly (March 1, 2022) Can the Government Make Us Happy? | Psychology Today

Name: Miracle Horton

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Happiness Strategy: The government providing job opportunities with adequate pay.

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Happiness Strategy: The government providing job opportunities with adequate pay.

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Without jobs and a good salary, people can't afford a roof over their heads, keeping the lights on, and food to eat.

Not having enough money to pay your bills and different expenses is stressful.

With stress, it is hard to maintain happiness.

The Government should create good jobs for people and provide a good economy where things are fairly priced.

Sources: Brendan Kelly (March 1, 2022) Can the Government Make Us Happy? Psychology Today

Megan Cross

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Nature helps with:

Mental health

Social media has a huge impact on people's perception of themselves

can sometimes lead to depression

Reducing stress

Spending time in nature reduces stress because you get too busy admiring and forget about all the stressful things in your life.

Social life

Nature improves our social lives which is a factor in achieving happiness

can be done by spending time outdoors with your family or friends. An example would be a picnic.

Nature to-do list

Hiking

biking

Going to a Park

Going to see or swim in a lake

Source: Mäkitalo, M. (2024). “I’m From the World’s Happiest Country—Our Work Culture Is Different to the U.S.” Newsweek Global, 182(16), 13–15.

Galyne Williams

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Happiness Strategy: Psychology's Impact and Strategies to Improve Happiness

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Happiness Strategy: Psychology's Impact and Strategies to Improve Happiness

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Happiness can be impacted by aspects of life we have control over. This helps people feel less stress.

When you review your life skills and values, it teaches people to appreciate themselves more, and savor experiences.

Some research has shown that DNA genetics can be the cause to a happier life. Such as having low levels of anxiety or being an extrovert.

Having a livable salary or income can help a person feel more happy because of their low stress levels of survival or ability to pay bills.

Experiencing exciting things, can make a person happier than keeping things

Having a connection with another person. Research has shown that physical touch can help lower any levels of anxiety or depression.

Name of Source:

Harrison, S. (2024). Positive Psychology 101. Discover, 45(2), 36–38.

Name of Student: Alexia Fissell

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Happiness Strategy: Educating on Happiness

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Happiness Strategy: Educating on Happiness

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Promoting happiness by utilizing education can....

• Allow and further the development of resources to expand and become accessible to people that would highly benefit from being informed.

• Promote programs centered around positive thinking and exercise the individuals ability to combat depression and negative thoughts.

• Assess the wellness of individuals and promote the consideration and care of people and therefore have the government play a more socially responsible role.

• Introduce cultural differences in defining happiness and unite and expand upon ways of discovering what makes other people happy.

Source: Sherif Arafa (April 5, 2019) Why Governments Should Care More about Happiness

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