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Sustainability and Happiness: How Living a Green Life Can Bring Joy and Fulfillment
By taking action to reduce consumption, connect with nature, and make sustainable choices, we can not only protect the planet but also improve our own happiness and well-being.
Sustainability and happiness are closely connected. Studies have shown that living sustainably can lead to greater life satisfaction and overall well-being. Catherine O’Brien, Ph.D. has conducted research that supports the idea that a sustainable lifestyle can lead to increased happiness.
One study conducted by O’Brien and her team found that individuals who were engaged in environmentally-friendly behaviours, such as recycling and conserving energy, reported higher levels of life satisfaction compared to those who did not engage in these behaviours. This suggests that taking action to live sustainably can have a positive impact on our emotional well-being.
Another study by O’Brien and her team found that people who felt a strong sense of connection to nature and the environment reported higher levels of happiness and lower levels of stress. This supports the idea that being mindful of our impact on the environment and taking steps to protect it can lead to…