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How Science Says , You Could Be Happier.<br/>'Newsweek' reports that scientists <br/>and researchers agree that there are clear steps <br/>people can take to improve their happiness.<br/>Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director <br/>at the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), <br/>helps define happiness for readers.<br/>The way that researchers usually define happiness is as a more broad characteristic of a person's life. It's generally feeling good and having a sense of purpose, Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director at the <br/>Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), via 'Newsweek'.<br/>A 2018 study in the 'Journal of the American <br/>College of Cardiology' found that happier people <br/>were less prone to cardiovascular disease.<br/>The 2022 'World Happiness Report' found that <br/>positive emotions make a big difference when predicting <br/>longevity or resistance to the common cold.<br/>According to Simon-Thomas, developing mindfulness <br/>can contribute to self-knowledge, insight and the ability <br/>to avoid becoming overwhelmed by outside events.<br/>Some experts believe that having <br/>experiences outside of our comfort zones <br/>can also help improve overall happiness.<br/>Researchers suggest that confronting <br/>fears can help lower stress levels, <br/>playing a huge roll in increasing happiness.<br/>If you are thinking of difficulties as threats<br/>or sources of harm or pain, that will <br/>disrupt or take away your resources, Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director at the <br/>Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), via 'Newsweek'.<br/>Your ability to relate to that challenge is not <br/>as functional if you think of it as a threat <br/>versus taking a challenge mindset, Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director at the <br/>Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), via 'Newsweek'