Or what about doing some gardening work in the sun! https://www.verywellmind.com/why-yardwork-is-good-for-mental-health-5324078?hid=ab8873dccb5a0997e07526f8966bb85c00ab378a&did=798228-20220623&utm_campaign=verywell-mind_newsletter&utm_source=verywellmind&utm_medium=email&utm_content=062322&cid=798228&mid=90434491654

The Hacking of the American Mind By Robert Lustig On the cover of this book it states “The Science behind the corporate takeover of our bodies and brains” and the book delivers on the science about how our brains and body work. Early on in the book the definitions and difference between pleasure and happiness is determined. This is important knowledge to carry with you when you read the rest of the book. Robert Lustig claims that we seek happiness (through pleasure) in what we do and eat – this is an interesting aspect. Reading this book you will learn about how biochemistry drives our behavior and how corporations (especially the food industry/ sugar) is the driver of feeding our biochemistry in our search for happiness. The last part of the book is about what you can do to increase your happiness levels, for instance, being part of a community, have good relationships, show compassion, seek meaning in what you do, getting enough sleep, being mindful and exercise. This part is very much in line with positive psychology (even though he in the beginning of the book was very critical about positive psychology).

Mindset by Carol Dweck The book is "old" but still relevant. The concept of a fixed and growth mindset is explained in this book with plenty of examples. The idea comes from Carol Dweck’s research and work around “how do we cope with failure”. Do we learn from it to or do we avoid change and challenge? After the first few chapters where the concept of fixed and growth mindset is explained, the following chapters goes into the details of mindset in leadership, relationships, athletes, parenthood and as teachers. The concept of fixed and growth mindset is described in small anecdotes which makes it easier to relate the concepts to real life example and therefor you will get a good understanding of the concept. Food for thoughts and plenty of opportunity to apply the concept to your own daily life.

And another article: https://www.verywellmind.com/improve-psychological-well-being-4177330?hid=ab8873dccb5a0997e07526f8966bb85c00ab378a&did=793890-20220614&utm_campaign=verywell-mind_newsletter&utm_source=verywellmind&utm_medium=email&utm_content=061422&cid=793890&mid=89706145256

"Thank You" Backfires When Used in This Way,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlGZZAsflwc

I found this article today and find it worth sharing. https://www.verywellmind.com/all-about-healthy-relationship-4774802?utm_campaign=list_stress&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=27740075&utm_term=

Another great article with some useful suggestions on how to live a meaningful life. https://schoolofpositivetransformation.com/life-of-simplicity/

As written in the handout "meditation" is a mindfulness tool. But what if you find it hard to meditate - what to do then. This article offers some great advice. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_tips_for_sticking_to_a_meditation_practice?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=e3ff52334c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_GG_Newsletter_March_22_2022&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-e3ff52334c-70739287

Another article about gratitude! https://my.happify.com/hd/the-science-behind-gratitude/?locale=en_US&et=58568ca7-d5a9-40c6-9bd5-a084b4280fed

Another article about self-compassion: https://www.verywellmind.com/can-self-compassion-make-you-happier-4159536?utm_campaign=list_stress&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=27276583&utm_term=

This article is about how helping others can increase happiness and reduce stress. https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-helping-others-can-increase-happiness-3144890?utm_campaign=list_stress&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=27110989&utm_term=

https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-helping-others-can-increase-happiness-3144890?utm_campaign=list_stress&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=27110989&utm_term=

Thank you for sharing Maria Grazia, this is a favorite of mine!

Here is a small article from VIA about how to use strengths for better wellbeing. https://viacharacter.org/topics/articles/want-a-better-life-research-says-start-here/?utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=march_2022_consumer_newsletter&utm_content=button_read_more&trk_msg=7VSMHB3IIPRKP8J6BHE9UVTR24&trk_contact=B2BC5LFVBRL3AT7V2F3H74TOLC&trk_module=new&trk_sid=KP80U73SM2H7FV39LG4RC9SESK&trk_link=IUVH3DONV1M49991PAQM8CO1SO

I came across this very inspiring article! https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/raise-happy-healthy-successful-entrepreneurial-kids-positivity-optimism-research-how-to-raise-happy-children.html

And I found another article: https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-for-finding-your-purpose-in-life-4164689?utm_campaign=list_stress&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=24965926&utm_term=

Agree! Exploring and self-compassion are key elements to have a better relationship with ourselves.

Another article with tips on how to be more resilient during difficult times. https://my.happify.com/hd/6-ways-to-be-resilient/?locale=en_US&et=58568ca7-d5a9-40c6-9bd5-a084b4280fed

If you want to know more about the connection between the brain and the gut, here are a few videos. Food for thought: How gut microbes change your mind,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMVxbnfSP-Q The surprisingly charming science of your gut | Giulia Enders,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNMQ_w7hXTA How Your Gut Influences Your Mental Health: It’s Practically a Second Brain | Dr. Emeran Mayer,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLD5RLLvfQ

A few more resources around active constructive responding: - Video from Dr. Tal Ben-Shaha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzVw-tB7xGQ - Video from Dr. Martin Seligman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrkgJbgnFIs