http://positivenews.org.uk/2011/wellbeing/lifestyle/4244/ten-reasons-green-people-are-happier/
I hung this article up on the toilet wall in my parents´ house when I last came back from England. I guess it´s something I hope everyone would take the time to read. The argument goes like this: green people are happier than those who don´t care about the environment. The article is written from a British point of view but all the points are universal and relevant in many cultures so I want to sum it up here for those who are too lazy to open the link. Shame on you.
1. Living a more local life
Yes, happiness can be grown beneath your very feet. By spending less time on commuting/other travel we have.. more time for our free time and socializing. Supporting local producers help to create a thriving community which brings us to...
2. More vibrant healthy communities
Collaboration is one important aspect of eco living. Having a safe community where you can feel togetherness increases happiness for sure.
3. Human powered transport
I don´t have to justify the health benefits of any sport, let alone the mental benefits.
4. Connection to the natural world
If there really is someone who doesn´t like nature can sign up in the comment box. Growing stuff makes you happy and appreciating nature makes you realize how wonderful things you are surrounded by.
5. Choice pruning
This is a very interesting point: having too much choice makes you frustrated. When you´re leading an ecological life, it´s a lot more simple.
6. Less materialistic
It´s evident that material things don´t make you happy in a long run. “The richer the society and its individuals become, the less purchasable are the goals that bring them happiness” - so true!
7. Enjoyable pursuits
Abandoning materialistic values releases your energy and time to other things like number eight. Doing things the we truly enjoy, rather than chasing external rewards, brings us real happiness.
8. Personal development
When humans meet their basic needs they can pursue "higher ones". Personal growth increases the quality of life and makes you generally appreciate life more. By taking actions for others out of intrinsic motivation can make your life a lot more fulfilled.
9. Social actualisation
Seeking individual well-being and valuing human relationships. Need I say more?
10. Transcendence
Realizing that all existence forms an unity, we can feel belonging to the universe rather than alienation and anguish. Learning to love and nourish our environment can be a great source of joy. "The future is ours to co-create."
I hung this article up on the toilet wall in my parents´ house when I last came back from England. I guess it´s something I hope everyone would take the time to read. The argument goes like this: green people are happier than those who don´t care about the environment. The article is written from a British point of view but all the points are universal and relevant in many cultures so I want to sum it up here for those who are too lazy to open the link. Shame on you.
Yes, happiness can be grown beneath your very feet. By spending less time on commuting/other travel we have.. more time for our free time and socializing. Supporting local producers help to create a thriving community which brings us to...
2. More vibrant healthy communities
Collaboration is one important aspect of eco living. Having a safe community where you can feel togetherness increases happiness for sure.
3. Human powered transport
I don´t have to justify the health benefits of any sport, let alone the mental benefits.
4. Connection to the natural world
If there really is someone who doesn´t like nature can sign up in the comment box. Growing stuff makes you happy and appreciating nature makes you realize how wonderful things you are surrounded by. 5. Choice pruning
This is a very interesting point: having too much choice makes you frustrated. When you´re leading an ecological life, it´s a lot more simple.
6. Less materialistic
It´s evident that material things don´t make you happy in a long run. “The richer the society and its individuals become, the less purchasable are the goals that bring them happiness” - so true!
7. Enjoyable pursuits
Abandoning materialistic values releases your energy and time to other things like number eight. Doing things the we truly enjoy, rather than chasing external rewards, brings us real happiness.
8. Personal development
When humans meet their basic needs they can pursue "higher ones". Personal growth increases the quality of life and makes you generally appreciate life more. By taking actions for others out of intrinsic motivation can make your life a lot more fulfilled.
9. Social actualisation
Seeking individual well-being and valuing human relationships. Need I say more?
10. Transcendence
Realizing that all existence forms an unity, we can feel belonging to the universe rather than alienation and anguish. Learning to love and nourish our environment can be a great source of joy. "The future is ours to co-create."
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