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How to Be Happy…According to Science

with Rebecca Byers of THRIVE

2021-03-24 19:00:00 2021-03-24 20:00:00 America/New_York How to Be Happy…According to Science VIRTUAL Online -

Wednesday, March 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-03-24 19:00:00 2021-03-24 20:00:00 America/New_York How to Be Happy…According to Science VIRTUAL Online -

VIRTUAL

Learn 12 proven paths to happiness and simple strategies you can start today with wellbeing professional Rebecca Byers of THRIVE Live Well. Be Happy.

Advice abounds online, in books, television and other popular media on how to be happy, but how do we know what actually works? In this webinar, a wellbeing educator breaks down 12 scientifically-proven strategies for building happiness from the field of Positive Psychology and outlines simple practices to create more peace, joy and contentment in our lives. Research shows that a large part of our happiness comes from the intentional activities that we have control over – the things we do, how we think, and what we feel. After participating in this enlightening talk, attendees will be equipped with dozens of practical approaches – big and small – that will bring more happiness to their days.

Learn more about Rebecca Byers and read her full bio here.

Registrants will receive an e-mail 24 hours before the start of the program with an invitation to join. 

Programmer: Sheila

Rebecca Byers

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Health and Movement |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

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