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The Science of Happiness [Visual]

The Science of Happiness [Visual] | ecogreenlove

What makes people happy? Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for the eighth successive year, with experts citing access to nature and a strong welfare system as factors.

It came ahead of three other Nordic countries in this year’s UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, while Latin America’s Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time.

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How to start reducing your environmental footprint [Visual]

How to start reducing your environmental footprint [Visual] | ecogreenlove

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference?

2024 was the hottest year on record. Average global temperatures rose to 1.6C above preindustrial levels. Fires have torn through huge swaths of Los Angeles. Donald Trump, a climate denier, is pulling the country out of international climate agreements.

All of this has resulted in a growing sense of climate despair among experts. Governments and corporations bear a huge portion of the responsibility. But what can individuals do in the face of such massive, global threats?

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How to Practice Gratitude [Visual]

How to Practice Gratitude [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Gratitude is something we may not notice that often unless we make a deliberate effort to invite the feeling in. However, taking note of the things that make your life just a little bit better can have a big effect on your overall wellness.

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The Impact of Doomscrolling on our Health [Visuals]

The Impact of Doomscrolling on our Health | ecogreenlove
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There’s no shortage of bad news in the media to “doomscroll”, but research suggests the compulsive urge to surf the web can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes. Doomscrolling is the tendency to “continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening or depressing”, a practice researchers found has boomed since the onset of the pandemic. 1

Taking conscious steps to limit our news consumption might help and be beneficial for the wellbeing. Here are some good tips we found around.

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