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Why Anticipation Increases Joy | How Having Something to Look Forward To Improves Happiness
BYOLC S2 E25
What if one of the happiest parts of your vacation happens before you ever leave? What if the best part of Christmas is the excitement leading up to it? In this uplifting episode of Be Your Own Life Coach, we explore the science and psychology of anticipation—and why having something to look forward to can increase happiness, motivation, and emotional well-being.
Research in positive psychology shows that anticipating future positive experiences can boost mood in the present. In many cases, people report feeling happier before a vacation than after it ends. Why? Because the mind…
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