Do you believe that you can control how happy you are? That is the premise behind Happify. They say that recent scientific studies show that happiness is in fact a skill. Their site has a series of activities you can do to train your brain to be happier. They think you can master “five essential happiness skills.”
How does it work? First you take a baseline and determine what areas of your life/life events are most relevant to you. Then you can participate in activities (organized in tracks). You can then work on these areas and share your successes (if you want to) and work on ways to become more mindful and improve these areas of your life. You can share your activities or just read other people’s examples. The site offers conversation starters, things to try, activities and a great blog.
They also have some great happiness articles on their site including:
- Happiness by the Numbers – this article suggests the ages at which we are happiest, the proportion of positive and negative interactions a happy couple has and more.
- The Science of Giving: Why One Act of Kindness is Usually Followed by More – learn about “Helper’s High” and how it can help multiply kindnesses.
- and many more….
What do you think? Is happiness a set of skills? Would you try happify?
In San Fran or Chicago? Check out Instacart, a new same-day grocery delivery service. They connect you with personal shoppers in your area who pick up and deliver your groceries, so you don’t have to! Their shoppers visit local stores and deliver in as little as 1 hour. The shoppers shop at grocery stores in your area. These can include Safeway, Whole Foods, Costco or Dominick’s. Instacart is not affiliated with these stores. They are an independent software company that links customers with shoppers. Instacart currently delivers in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Chicago area with other areas coming soon!
The site is easy to use. Basically, you pick the items you want online and they match you with a shopper. During checkout you can choose one of these options: Under 1 Hour, Under 2 Hour and Schedule For Later. For orders scheduled later, you can choose dates up to a week in advance with 1-hour windows. Delivery prices vary based on the size of your order and how soon you want it delivered. Most customers choose “under 2 hour delivery” and for orders over $35 worth of groceries delivery is just $3.99 at most stores.
Pretty cool idea – especially for Costco. You can get access to popular items at Costco without a membership – I think! For a limited time sign up for Instacart and you get $10 credit AND free delivery.
I am going to try it! And I will let you know how it goes!
And it’s Friday, so here are some deals for you:
- Get a free subscription to Shape Magazine digital – no strings attached! (You can also get OK! for free – not sure that one is for me but I won’t judge!)
- Get a free sample of Emergen-C!
- Download the Travel and Leisure App and tap the cover of this month’s issue and you will be entered to win a $500 Apple gift card – no purchase necessary.
- Check out local deals near you on Travelzoo Local Deals. They have $19 for brunch for 2 at Las Palmas in Chicago – more than 50% off.
- Save 20% on Anti-Aging beauty products this week at Beautorium
with the code AGEWELL.
- Have you tried Gilt City? If not, They are having huge number of national and local sales for brides to be and also $25 for $50 at Red Envelope online. Great for the holidays!
- Get 50% off on your first look from Fabletics – you can either buy one time or become a monthly VIP.
- Get an additional 20% off on spa/beauty deals at Lifebooker Loot if you buy with their app and code GETAPPY.
- Today only! Extra 20% Off (excluding Super Fleece items) at Champion USA + free shipping. Click this link to activate offer. Savings shown in shopping bag. Offer valid 11/1/2013.
Click this link to activate offer. Offer valid 11/1/2013.
Free ship $50+. Great specials throughout November for the holidays!
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Get 15% off any order of $75 or more at Gaiam.com! Use Code: AF13415OFF75 At Checkout! Click Here!Valid 11/1/13 – 11/30/13.
Still Available:
- Get $10 off your first Healthy Surprise snack (GF/vegan/no GMO) box with code HEALTHY10.
- Newton is having a daily shoe giveaway through 11/8!! (instant win and daily entry – today the winner is not me!)
- Get 20% off on your first purchase of athletic wear from Ellie.
OK – that is all for now! I have to get focused on the NYC marathon and this morning I am working with Kindrunner at the Expo. So cool!
PS. Don’t forget my Road ID/Winter Helpers and GoMacro Macrobars giveaways!