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Experts Reveal a Simple Way To Boost Joy, Excitement, and Well-Being.
Some people are born to be happier than others.
But whether you’re the kind of person who sings in the shower and dances in the rain, or of a more dour inclination, contentment isn’t just something that happens to us.
We can all change our habits to coax more of it into our lives.
Attending in-person events like festivals and markets may significantly boost wellbeing, according to a new study.
Winter weather can make staying indoors more appealing, new research from the University of South Australia suggests that getting out to attend in-person events may offer a surprising boost to mental wellbeing.
Researchers specializing in tourism found that people who regularly take part in events, like festivals, art exhibitions, sports games, farmer’s markets, and food-related gatherings, tend to experience more frequent positive emotions.
The study also discovered that in-person event attendance is strongly linked to increased emotional engagement.
Participants often reported becoming so involved in these activities that they lost track of time.
To explore these patterns, the researchers surveyed over 350 people across South Australia.
Asking about the frequency of their participation in both in-person and virtual events and how these experiences affected their wellbeing.
Findings showed a clear link between attending in-person events more often and greater emotional wellbeing.
Participants reported higher levels of joy and excitement, along with a stronger sense of focus and involvement in the moment.
It is often claimed that event experiences can enhance people’s well-being, there is limited research examining their overall impact.
Our study took a holistic approach by looking at the relationships between attending events and well-being.
We found evidence that attending events can meaningfully improve individuals’ well-being, encouraging communities to leverage events to improve general well-being, she says.
“Well-being has become an increasingly important focus for individuals and communities and is linked to many benefits related to health, work, family, and community.
“Previous studies have shown that higher levels of well-being can lead to a reduced risk of illness and injury and increase longevity.
People with high levels of well-being tend to perform better in the workplace and contribute positively to their community.
So it’s important not only for public health but also for building strong socially sustainable, and connected communities.”
