The Key to Happiness is…Recreation!

 
Did you know there’s a link between recreation and happiness? The former Los Angeles Times reporter and author of a book called Don't Miss Your Life, Joe Robinson, recently launched the "Live a Little" campaign. The campaign encourages people to forget the material things this holiday season and instead, to give the gift of fun.

Robinson explains, "We can dramatically increase positive mood and self-worth when we get out of our heads and jump into quality recreational experiences," Indeed, people are happiest when they are involved in such activities, at least according to a Princeton study that examined how 4,000 Americans spent their time. 

Robinson's campaign tries to encourage kayaking outfitters, dance teachers, yoga instructors, and other recreation providers to offer free introductory lessons. These gifts of recreational experience can be more meaningful and valuable than anything shiny and new.

Source: Sierra Club