This One Hack Will Unlock Your Happier Life

Today, you are going to learn one of the best science-backed hacks to feel happier, more connected, and even make you more successful. 

The simple tools Mel shares today will boost your mood, lower your stress, and make your life more meaningful.

In this deeply personal episode, you’ll learn 4 specific applications of this powerful and profound research – and you may be surprised by how simple it is to find and bring into your life.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll be inspired to take immediate action to create a positive ripple effect in your life and your relationships.

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next with Dr. Adam Alter, who is mentioned in today’s episode: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better

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In this episode:

• 4:38 This research from Harvard about flowers will blow your mind. 
• 11:08 The science-backed reason we give flowers to others.
• 13:13 These flowers absolutely made Mel’s team member’s day.
• 18:03 Getting this gift made Mel burst into tears.
• 22:02 Flowers reveal THIS about the person you send them to. 
• 22:30 This is how you can apply the research behind flowers to your life.
• 26:36 The one trick to boost your mood instantly. 
• 32:57 The heartfelt story that will show you how meaningful flowers are.
• 41:02: Use this tip whenever and wherever you’re buying your flowers!
• 43:28 A study from an NYU professor on how nature can lower your stress.
• 46:04 How you can use nature to relieve stress even in a city. 
• 50:03 If you’re a gardener you must listen to this research!
• 56:12 The research behind why we love picking our own fruits and vegetables.
• 59:27 Do this TODAY to be more relaxed and boost your mood.

Resources:

• Dr. Nancy Etcoff, Harvard T.H. Chan profile
• Dr. Nancy Etcoff, Harvard Mind Brain Behavior Initiative profile
• Dr. Etcoff’s study on flowers
• Dr. Etcoff’s study summary
• Dr. Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Rutgers Psychology and Human Emotions Lab academic profile
• Dr. Jeannette Haviland-Jones, research study
• Dr. Haviland-Jones, research summary
• Study: Generosity and happiness
• Study: A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments
• Study, Royal College of Physicians: Gardening for health
• Harvard study mentioned: Associations between acute exposures to PM2.5 and carbon dioxide indoors and cognitive function in office workers: a multicountry longitudinal prospective observational study
• Harvard air quality study: easy to follow summary, video summary 
• University of Bristol study: Getting dirty may lift your mood
• Permaculture College Australia article: Why gardening makes you happy
• Dr. Adam Alter’s website
• Dr. Adam Alter on The Mel Robbins Podcast: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better
• Dr. Adam Alter, NYU profile
• World Economic Forum, How plants can change your state of mind
• Dr. Judith Joseph on The Mel Robbins Podcast: Want to Be Happier Right Now? Don’t Make This Mistake (New Surprising Science)
• Dr. Judith Joseph’s second appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: #1 Researcher: 7 Signs You May Have High Functioning Depression
• Dr. Judith Joseph’s website